Nantes vs Lorient Prediction 23 November 2025
🔊 How will the clash between the underdogs of the French championship conclude? In the 13th round of Ligue 1, Nantes and Lorient, currently sitting at 16th and 17th in the standings, face off. Both teams are in desperate need of points, but accumulating them has become a tough task recently, which is why they find themselves in the relegation zone. You'll find a prediction for the outcome of this encounter in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nantes have been performing well against Lorient lately - the Canaries have won their last three official matches against this opponent.
Head-to-head statistics Nantes - Lorient
Nantes Team Overview
🟢 In their last five matches, Nantes have suffered three defeats and secured just one victory. That win came in an away match against Paris (2-1) in mid-October. Since then, the Canaries' fortunes have taken a downturn, dropping them into the relegation zone at 16th place. Under Luís Castro, their goal difference stands at -7 with 11 goals scored and 18 conceded.
🟡 In the last three rounds, Nantes have managed to earn only one point, drawing away with Le Havre (1-1). The other matches ended in losses against Monaco (3-5) and Metz (0-2). On a positive note, the Canaries often display an impressive attacking style at home, though it doesn't always translate into victories.
Match Results: Nantes
Lorient Team Overview
🟠 Lorient are among the leading candidates for relegation to Ligue 2 this season. Luís Castro's side have struggled to secure victories in the current campaign, with their last win dating back to September when the "Black and Oranges" unexpectedly defeated Monaco 3-1. Lorient currently sit second-to-last in the standings with 10 points.
⚫ In their last two fixtures, Lorient managed to earn just one point, drawing with Toulouse 1-1. In another match, they suffered a heavy away defeat to Lens, losing 0-3. On the road this season, Luís Castro's men have yet to secure a win, recording five losses and one draw. Notably, in all their defeats, Lorient have failed to find the back of the net.
Match Results: Lorient
Latest news
Nantes
❌ The participation of two players in the upcoming match against Lorient is in doubt: Maïkel Lahdo and Johan Lepenant. Lahdo is dealing with a shoulder injury, while Lepenant has a leg injury. The timeline for their recovery remains uncertain.
Lorient
❌ Lorient's injury list is extensive, with players sidelined by various degrees of injuries. Those unavailable for the upcoming match include Laurent Abergel, Bandiougou Fadiga, Igor Silva, and Souleymane Isaak Touré.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Ruddy Buquet. Over a span of 100 matches, he averages 3.72 yellow cards per game with 23 fouls. In 12 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Nantes average 1.7 per game, while Lorient average 2.4. Both teams have not been heavily penalized with warnings this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Nantes' average individual total in Ligue 1 is 0.9 goals per match, while Lorient's is 1.2. The teams are not prolific scorers this season and often settle for just one goal per game. Therefore, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the last twelve matches in the French championship, Nantes have averaged 3.8 corners per game, while Lorient have averaged 3.6 over the same period. Both teams rarely earn set pieces from the corner, so we suggest betting on total corners under 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
A clash between table neighbors always promises to be a fierce battle. What stands out immediately is Lorient's poor away form this season, with no victories on the road so far. We believe that Nantes will not lose on their home turf, as their opponents are currently struggling significantly. The match is likely to end with a narrow victory for the hosts, with a scoreline of 1-0.
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