Nice vs Lorient Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Nice vs Lorient Intro
Lorient has been one of the Ligue 1 season’s worst performing clubs while a mid table finish looks certain for Nice. Despite their differing fortunes, both clubs will look to finish their season on a positive note with this potentially a season defining matchup for Lorient. This Ligue 1 match is scheduled for Friday April 19, 2024 with kickoff at Allianz Riviera set for 7:00 PM. We enter matchweek as the home side sit in the 5th position in the Ligue 1 table. The away side have taken 26 points so far and take up the 16th place. As we head deeper into the Ligue 1 season, there’s a huge gap between Nice and Lorient in the table. There’s a difference of 18 points and 11 places between the sides.
Nice vs Lorient Form
Nice will look to improve their game after the draw with Reims last time out to add to their 4 points from the last five games. In the meantime, Lorient were defeated by Montpellier in the last game and have now managed 4 points in a poor run of form. With a potential haul of 15 points from last five home Ligue 1 games, Nice have only managed 4. Lorient have been very impressive away from home recently, winning 10 points from five games.
Nice vs Lorient H2H
Lorient will have history against them here. They have only won 8 compared to Nice’s 15. The rest of the 34 meetings have ended in a draw. Last six head-to-head games saw both teams equally focused: each squad has won 2 matches.
Nice vs Lorient Analysis
Nice drew their last match. Francesco Farioli’s men played against Reims. At the final wistle, the scoring board showed 0-0. Now it is time for Francesco Farioli’s men to face Lorient. Against Reims, Nice claimed 48% of the ball. Taking a look at their previous game, Nice has those following stats: 17 shots in attack and 10 shots conceded. Meanwhile, Lorient lost their last match. Regis Le Bris’s men were up against Montpellier. At the final wistle, the score board showed 0-2. Against Montpellier, Lorient had a ball possession of 55%. Often punters look to shots on goal as a true guide of how a team performed. For Lorient, a total of 20 shots were taken in attack with 14 shots conceded in the last game.
Nice vs Lorient Odds
Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Nice and Lorient is Nice.
