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 – Hauts Lyonnais vs Lorient

Lorient will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 France Cup win against Hauts Lyonnais on January 10. In that match, Lorient recorded 65% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Hauts Lyonnais	35%	9 (5)	-	28
Lorient	65%	14 (6)	-	72

Nantes's Last Match – Marseille vs Nantes

Nantes will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Marseille, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Nantes recorded 45% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Marseille	55%	8 (4)	0.77	49
Nantes	45%	10 (9)	3.57	27

Lorient vs Nantes Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Lorient are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Nantes average 1.6 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.