👉 What is the recommended bet for Lorient vs Nantes?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Lorient vs Nantes on January 31, 2026, in the analysis written by the Tipsters, is: Lorient to win ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 At which stadium will Lorient vs Nantes be played?

The Lorient vs Nantes match on January 31, 2026, will be held in Lorient, at Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir.

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Lorient vs Nantes Prediction – Ligue 1

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Here you will find the best prediction for Lorient vs Nantes in Ligue 1, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their previous matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Lorient and Nantes.

Lorient

January 31, 2026 – 18::00
Ligue 1
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 20

Nantes

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Lorient vs Nantes

The best prediction for Lorient vs Nantes in Ligue 1 is a win for Lorient. Given the home team’s strong support from their fans, Nantes has shown considerable difficulty in achieving victories, especially when facing tough opponents away from home. Therefore, it is expected that Lorient will demonstrate their quality and secure all three points.

Best prediction for Lorient vs Nantes

Lorient to win

Match prediction for Lorient vs Nantes

The teams Lorient and Nantes will meet at Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir for the 20th round of Ligue 1. The last time these two teams faced each other in this league was a 1-1 draw on November 23, 2025. The history of matches played in this stadium favors the visiting team, which has won 2 out of the last 3 encounters here and lost 1. In their last match at this venue on February 24, 2024, Nantes secured a victory with a score of 1-0, with Jean-Charles Castelletto scoring the only goal. Special attention is needed regarding home/away conditions, as both teams exhibit significantly different results in their home and away games.

Analysis of Lorient

The home team currently sits in 9th place with 25 points, after securing 6 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. In their previous match, they won away against Monaco, 3-1. Their last match saw a win against Rennes, 2-0, also away. This team is notably stronger when playing at home, as evidenced by their last 30 matches, where they recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, compared to 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses at home. In the league, Lorient has gained 16 points from 27 possible, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 9 home games.

In this competition, they have not lost any of their last 7 home games. The most common halftime score in their home league matches has been 1-0 (4 out of 9 games). The team has allowed goals to opponents in 7 of their last 10 matches, indicating some defensive fragility, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 8 of their last 10 games in this competition. There is a trend of goals in their home games, with 8 out of the last 9 matches resulting in more than 1.5 goals. Out of 19 games in this competition, they have only managed to overturn the score in 1 out of the 9 matches where they conceded first. In their last 16 home games across all competitions, they conceded 8 out of their 19 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Lorient enters this encounter boasting a 2-0 victory from their away match at Rennes, marking their second consecutive win in Ligue 1: the goals were scored by Pablo Pagis and Jean-Victor Makengo. The home team usually plays in a tactical setup of 3-4-3, with Ahmadou Bamba Dieng, Jean-Victor Makengo, and Pablo Pagis taking on offensive roles. Midfielder Laurent Abergel orchestrates and defines the offensive plays. When they choose to attack, the team typically exploits the right flank, utilizing the depth provided by full-back Théo Le Bris. All players are available for this match.

Analysis of Nantes

After accumulating 3 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, the visiting team is in 16th position, having garnered 14 points. In their last match, they suffered a defeat at home to Nice by 4-1, following a previous loss at home to Paris, 2-1. Interestingly, this team has been stronger away than at home, showcasing 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses in their last 30 games as visitors, compared to only 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses at home. In the league, Nantes has collected 9 points out of 27 possible, having achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 9 away matches. Their halftime score most frequently has been 0-0 in away league games (4 out of 9 games). Defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, as they have conceded goals in 9 out of their last 10 matches, but their attack has been somewhat reliable, scoring in 8 of their last 10 league matches. In 19 games of this competition, they have conceded the first goal 13 times and have never managed to turn the score around.

Nantes comes into this match off the back of a 4-1 loss to Nice, marking their second consecutive defeat in this competition; the only goal for the team was scored by Mostafa Mohamed. The visiting side usually lines up in a dynamic 4-3-3 formation, featuring Matthis Abline, Johann Lepenant, and Mostafa Mohamed in the offensive trio. In midfield, Rémy Cabella acts as the conductor, controlling the game and dictating the tempo of offensive actions. When they opt to attack, the team typically exploits the right flank, capitalizing on the depth provided by full-back Kelvin Amian. All players are available for this match.