Lorient vs Nantes Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Lorient vs Nantes Prediction: 2-1

Lorient vs Nantes in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.

This Lorient vs Nantes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Lorient's Last Match – Rennes vs Lorient

Lorient will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 France Ligue 1 win against Rennes on January 24. In that match, Lorient recorded 31% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Rennes	69%	11 (5)	1.89	95
Lorient	31%	4 (4)	1.32	17

Nantes's Last Match – Nantes vs Nice

After suffering a 1-4 France Ligue 1 loss to Nice, Nantes must win to get back on track. In that match, Nantes recorded 56% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Nantes	56%	10 (6)	1.59	77
Nice	44%	8 (4)	0.81	30

Lorient vs Nantes Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Lorient are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Nantes average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Lorient to win: @1.727

Draw: @3.5

Nantes to win: @5.25

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975

Lorient Fixtures

Nantes Fixtures