The quest for a fifth successive unbeaten home outing sees Lorient host OGC Nice at Stade du Moustoir on Sunday, 30 November, with the visitors looking to end their five-match losing streak.
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Lorient vs Nice prediction: Eaglets to salvage a point in Moustoir
Key stats
- Metz have won successive Ligue 1 fixtures without conceding.
- The hosts have won just once at home all season (W1, D2, L2).
- Nice are on a two-match losing streak across all competitions.
- The Eaglets have won just once in seven away competitive clashes this term.
Correct score prediction: Lorient 1-1 Nice
Lorient endured a second successive 1-1 draw as Nantes salvaged a late point last matchday, extending the Merlus’ winless streak to seven matches in Ligue 1. Olivier Pantaloni’s men sit on the edge of the relegation zone with 11 points, six behind Nice, who are suffering from one of their worst streaks in recent memory.
Frank Haise’s men have been put to the sword in each of their last five matches, including three games where they’ve conceded at least three strikes. Their away form has been shambolic as well, winning just once across their six trips this campaign.
A victory is the need of the hour for both sides to end their respective dismal forms. However, we see each sharing a point apiece in a closely-fought contest in Lorient.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lorient better positioned for victory
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lorient will look to avoid getting back to losing ways after going unbeaten in two games on the trot for only the second time this season. The hosts are backed by 7/5 (2.40) odds, suggesting a 41.6% probability of success.
Nice will aim to overturn their away form, having lost back-to-back away outings to PSG & Metz. Nice are price as underdogs with 15/8 (2.87) odds – which implies a 34.8% chance of winning away at Lorient.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can Lorient keep Nice at bay?
Nice have won three meetings in five H2Hs dating back to April 2022, drawing the other two. Lorient last won against the southerners in September 2021.
France Ligue 1 19/04/24
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France Ligue 1 20/08/23
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France Ligue 1 19/03/23
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France Ligue 1 30/10/22
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France Ligue 1 17/04/22
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Lorient preview: Can they capitalise on their home advantage?
Bandiougou Faidga, Panos Katseris, Trevan Sanusi, Igor Silva, Abdulaye Faye, Laurent Abergel and Souleymane Toure are the seven names missing for Lorient.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Meite, Talbi, Yongwa, Le Bris, Avom, Cadiou, Kouassi, Pagis, Karimb & Soumano
Last five matches:
- Nantes 1-1 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 1-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Lens 3-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 1-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
- Angers 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
Nice preview: First win in six games?
The visitors have three names sidelined: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moise Bombito and Youssouf Ndayishimiye.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Mendy, Bah, Oppong, Clauss, Samed, Sanson, Abdi, Diop, Cho & Moffi
Last five matches:
- Porto 3-0 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
- Nice 1-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)
- Metz 2-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-3 Freiburg (UEFA Europa League)
- PSG 1-0 Nice (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Pablo Pagis
Lorient are in desperate need of points to escape the drop zone, and Pagis’ presence in the final third will be vital to secure a goal or two. The 22-year-old forward has four goals this season, including the opener in Lorient’s 1-1 draw with Toulouse two matchdays ago.