Our Lorient vs Nice Prediction: 1-0
Lorient vs Nice in the France Cup is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Lorient seems the most probable outcome against Nice.
This Lorient vs Nice 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 – Lorient vs Auxerre
Lorient will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 France Ligue 1 stalemate against Auxerre on March 1. In that match, Lorient recorded 50% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lorient | 50% | 8 (5) | 0.97 | 30 |
 Auxerre | 50% | 5 (3) | 1.54 | 37 |
Nice's Last Match – Paris FC vs Nice
Nice will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 France Ligue 1 defeat against Paris FC on March 1. In that match, Nice controlled 60% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris FC | 40% | 10 (6) | 1.19 | 31 |
 Nice | 60% | 7 (3) | 1.16 | 47 |
Lorient vs Nice Stats
Key Stats
| Lorient | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.36 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lorient are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Nice average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Lorient 20-11
Nice 16-18
What are the odds for this match?
Lorient to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.4
Nice to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Lorient (3-4-2-1) : Bingourou Kamara, Bamo Meite, Montassar Talbi, Darline Yongwa, Theo Le Bris, Arthur Avom Ebong, Laurent Abergel, Arsene Kouassi, Jean-Victor Makengo, Pablo Pagis, Bamba Dieng
Nice (3-4-2-1) : Yehvann Diouf, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Antoine Mendy, Dante, Jonathan Clauss, Charles Vanhoutte, Morgan Sanson, Melvin Bard, Tanguy Ndombele, Kail Boudache, Zoumana Diallo