Lorient vs Nantes Predictions

Lorient vs Nantes is scheduled for kick off on 31 January, at 18:00. The game is set to take place at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat, with Bastien Dechepy officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lorient currently holding the 9th position in the table 20 points ahead of Nantes. Lorient have lost 2 French Ligue 1 matches to Nantes out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Lens, Lorient is determined to keep their momentum going. Lorient have won 7 of their last 13 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat. Nantes's away record stands at 2 victories from 13 games. Following a draw in their last match against Paris SG in the French Ligue 1, Nantes is aiming to secure a win against Lorient.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lorient have scored over 1.5 goals in 88% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 81% of games. Their total stands at 37 goals and 101 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Nantes have scored 22 goals with 69 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 68% of matches but conceded in 84% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Lorient scored 6 goals while Nantes scored 8 goals. Their last match on 31 January 2026 ended in 2-1 to Lorient.