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
| 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 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Nantes average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Lorient 22-6
Nantes 14-21
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