Ligue 1 - France
Sat, 31 January 2026 - 13:00 Stadium: Stade du Moustoir
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Lorient vs Nantes
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Sat, 31 January 2026 - 13:00 Stadium: Stade du Moustoir

Prediction: Lorient vs Nantes Betting Tips for a Close Ligue 1 Clash

Lorient vs Nantes predictions and best bets

Lorient vs Nantes on 31 January 2026 at Stade du Moustoir promises an intriguing Ligue 1 fixture. With current form favoring neither side heavily, a cautious approach suggests betting on a draw or a narrow win for Nantes, based on recent head-to-heads and team performances.

Lorient vs Nantes Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Double Chance Lorient or Draw: 45% chance of winning or drawing based on recent form and head-to-head records. Tipstrike Odd: 2.00
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Total Goals Under 2.5 Under 2.5 goals, reflecting tight defenses and low-scoring recent matches. Tipstrike Odd: 1.80
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Correct Score 0-0 Scoreless draw, considering both teams' defensive statistics and injury list. Tipstrike Odd: 8.50

Ligue 1 Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
9 Lorient Lorient 20 7 7 6 27 31 -4 28 W W W D D
16 Nantes Nantes 20 3 5 12 19 36 -17 14 L L L W L
Lorient Team Logo Lorient Stats
Lorient Team Logo Lorient
MP W D L
Overall 19 6 7 6
Home 9 4 4 1
Away 10 2 3 5
Lorient Team Logo Lorient
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 21% 47% 32%
Home 22% 78% 0%
Away 20% 20% 60%
Nantes Team Logo Nantes Stats
Nantes Team Logo Nantes
MP W D L
Overall 19 3 5 11
Home 10 1 2 7
Away 9 2 3 4
Nantes Team Logo Nantes
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 16% 47% 37%
Home 10% 60% 30%
Away 22% 33% 44%

Match setup and key considerations

Lorient vs Nantes takes place at Stade du Moustoir, a venue known for its passionate atmosphere. Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting recent forms, but previous encounters show a close competition. Injuries could tilt the balance, but with key players like N. Adjei missing, Lorient's defensive resilience may be tested.

Team news impact for Lorient vs Nantes

N. Adjei for Lorient is sidelined due to an ankle sprain, impacting their defensive stability. Nantes may rely on their experienced goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Both squads have adapted recent lineups, with no other major injury concerns reported.

Match scenarios for Lorient vs Nantes

If Lorient scores first in the match against Nantes, expect a tighter game with Nantes potentially pushing for an equalizer. Should the score be level at halftime, both teams might adopt more cautious tactics, likely leading to a low-scoring second half. Late goals are plausible given recent form.

Tactical angle focusing on defenses and set-pieces

Lorient's recent defensive solidity and attacking averages suggest an under 2.5 goals scenario is possible. Nantes’ disciplined approach, evidenced by their recent clean sheets, further supports this angle. Expect tactical battles on the flanks and set-piece opportunities influencing the goal count.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lorient vs Nantes

See below all the main information for this match.

The match between Lorient and Nantes is crucial in the Ligue 1 season, with both teams aiming for a positive result. Recent head-to-heads have been tightly contested, hinting at a potentially low-scoring, hard-fought game.

Nantes has a slight edge in recent form, winning their last three encounters against Lorient. However, Lorient's home advantage and recent defensive improvements make the match unpredictable.

Injuries are minimal, with N. Adjei out for Lorient, but this does not drastically alter the expected game flow, as both teams have good squad depth.

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