Sparks will fly as Nantes welcome Lorient to Stade de la Beaujoire for their Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
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Nantes vs Lorient predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Nantes won the last three Ligue 1 encounters between these teams.
- Lorient have suffered five defeats in six away games this season.
- Three of Nantes’ last four matches produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Nantes 2-1 Lorient
In addition to losing five of their six away games this season, Lorient have had a poor track record at this stadium, losing seven of their last nine trips (W1, D1). They have won only one of their last 15 Ligue 1 meetings with Nantes.
Although Nantes have also had their fair share of struggles, they should be able to secure all three points at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nantes slightly favoured
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The past couple of months have not been very pleasant for Nantes, as they are on a three-game winless run and have managed only one win in their last nine matches.
Similarly, Lorient have been going through a rough patch, failing to win any of their last six matches.
Ahead of this encounter, Nantes and Lorient are 16th and 17th in the 18-team Ligue 1 table, respectively.
On that note, Nantes are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds usually have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Lorient have no clean sheets in their last 10 matches, while Nantes saw their defence breached in eight of their last nine games. Keeping in mind that both teams found the back of the net in three of Nantes’ last four games, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Lorient’s struggles to continue?
Although Lorient have four wins in their last 10 meetings with Nantes, three of those victories were in friendly matches. The visitors have managed only one win in the last 15 competitive clashes between these sides, stretching back to August 2013.
Moreover, the last time Lorient won a Ligue 1 game at this stadium was in January 2007.
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Nantes preview: Injury woes persist
Nantes are expected to have a few absentees for this contest due to injury, including Francis Coquelin, Johann Lepenant, Anthony Lopez, and Louis Leroux.
Predicted lineup: Carlgren (GK), Amian, Awaziem, Tati, Cozza, Kwon, Mwanga, Tabibou, Guirassy, Arabi & Abline.
Last five matches
- Le Havre 1-1 Nantes
- Nantes 0-2 Metz
- Nantes 3-5 Monaco
- Paris FC 1-2 Nantes
- Nantes 0-2 Lille
Lorient preview: Still eyeing their first away win
For this Sunday's game, Lorient are again unable to call on the services of Abdoulaye Faye and Bandiougou Fadiga due to ongoing injuries.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK); Silva, Talbi, Yongwa, Le Bris, Abom, Abergel, Kouassi, Pagis, Dermane & Tosin.
Last five matches
- Lorient 1-1 Toulouse
- Lens 3-0 Lorient
- Lorient 1-1 PSG
- Angers 2-0 Lorient
- Lorient 3-3 Brest
Player to watch: Matthis Abline
After failing to score in his first eight Ligue 1 assignments, Matthis Abline has started to find his stride. The former Stade Rennais forward has three goal contributions in his last four appearances for Nantes and will fancy his chances against one of the French top flight's worst defences.