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 – Monaco vs Lorient
Lorient will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 France Ligue 1 win against Monaco on January 16. In that match, Lorient recorded 38% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monaco | 62% | 9 (9) | 1.19 | 71 |
 Lorient | 38% | 10 (5) | 1.45 | 41 |
Nantes's Last Match – Nantes vs Paris FC
After suffering a 1-2 France Ligue 1 loss to Paris FC, Nantes must win to get back on track. In that match, Nantes recorded 48% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nantes | 48% | 3 (2) | 0.36 | 36 |
 Paris FC | 52% | 4 (3) | 0.96 | 37 |
Lorient vs Nantes Stats
Key Stats
| Lorient | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lorient are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Nantes average 1.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Lorient 20-9
Nantes 13-19
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