Nice vs Lorient Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Nice have produced two or more goals in 3 of their last 5 matches, while Lorient have done so in all 5 of their last 5 matches. The two sides have averaged 3.0 total goals per game across those matches, which supports Over 1.5 Goals, which our model rates at 81% confidence.

Nice form: Nice have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding 6. They beat Saint Etienne 4-1, drew 0-0 with Saint Etienne and 0-0 with Metz, but lost 3-1 to Lens and 2-1 to Auxerre. That works out at an average of 2.4 total goals per game.

Lorient form: Lorient come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches, having scored 10 and conceded 8. They beat Concarneau 2-1 and Metz 4-0, drew 2-2 with Paris Saint Germain, but lost 2-0 to Le Havre and 3-2 to Strasbourg. That works out at an average of 3.6 total goals per game.

Head-to-head: Previous encounters add further weight to the selection. Their most recent meeting finished Lorient 0-0 Nice, while across the last 5 meetings, Nice have won 1, Lorient have won 1 and 3 ended in draws.

Verdict: Taken together, the recent results and goal numbers support both teams contributing to the scoreline. On balance, Over 1.5 Goals is the most convincing option here.

Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals at 81% confidence.

Prediction based on form, head-to-head and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.