Prediction OGC Nice - Lorient today 01:45 23/08/2026.

French Ligue 1
OGC Nice

OGC Nice

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Lorient

Lorient

HDP FT
OGC Nice
Lorient
Opening
-0.25
+0.25
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
2.75
u
Pre-match
0.5
u
1X2 FT
1
X
2
Opening
Pre-match

OGC NiceOGC Nice
Positive35%
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Nice demonstrates a stable goal-scoring performance with an average of 1.3 goals per game, including three decisive victories (4-0, 4-1, 0-3), showing their ability to convert favorable situations into goals when facing weaker opponents.
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The team has kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 10 matches, including two 0-0 draws (Hull City, Cagliari) and one 0-2 loss (Juventus), demonstrating strong defensive capabilities
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The "backbone" starting players such as Yehvann Diouf, Antoine Mendy, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Melvin Bard, Jonathan Clauss, Sofiane Diop, Djibril Coulibaly all maintain stability and are regularly featured in the starting lineup.
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Nice controls the game well with an average of 3.7 corners per game, demonstrating their ability to create opportunities from set pieces.
Neutral30%
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The team's performance shows inconsistency, with a win/draw/loss ratio of 30%/40%/30% in the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of consistency in important games.
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The team frequently changes their tactical formations (3-4-2-1, 4-2-3-1, 3-4-3) depending on the opponent, demonstrating flexibility but also posing challenges in establishing a stable playing style
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The absence of Everton Pereira (15 matches missed due to injury) affects the team's ball control in formations that require flexibility in the midfield, but the team still has alternative options such as Morgan Sanson and Hicham Boudaoui
Negative35%
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Nice is prone to heavy defeats when facing strong teams (Juventus, RC Lens) or weak teams (Fleury), with two heavy losses (1-3, 3-1) and one close loss (0-2), showing a lack of stability in major matches.
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The team has conceded 9 goals in their last 10 matches (an average of 0.9 goals per game), with two heavy defeats (1-3, 3-1) and one close loss (0-2), indicating a lack of defensive solidity.
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Nice is currently in 16th place in the French Ligue 1 standings (2026-2027), having fallen into the Relegation Playoffs (play-off to avoid relegation) with 0 points, indicating a critical situation in terms of points.
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Consistency in important matches is still weak, especially the ability to avoid heavy losses when facing strong or weak opponents, affecting the overall competition results.
LorientLorient
Positive40%
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Lorient has demonstrated impressive goal-scoring ability with 20 goals in 10 recent matches, averaging 2.0 goals per game, including 3 convincing wins in Ligue 1 (against Metz, Nantes, Guingamp) and 2 strong wins in friendlies (5-1 against UNFP, 2-0 against Guingamp)
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The team has the capability to hold a draw against a strong opponent like PSG (2-2), demonstrating stability in their style of play and the ability to dominate in crucial matches
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The core group of players such as Nathaniel Adjei, Jean-Victor Makengo, Arsène Kouassi, Aiyegun Tosin, and Bingourou Kamara have frequently appeared in the last 8-10 matches, demonstrating cohesion and stability in their playing style.
Neutral30%
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Lorient are using different tactical formations (3-4-2-1, 4-5-1, 5-4-1) depending on the opponent, showing flexibility but also reflecting a lack of consistency in the playing style
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The team has 3 clean sheets in their last 10 matches, but there are no specific statistics about the goal difference within the framework of official competitions (because they haven't played any matches in the 2026-2027 season)
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The ratio of matches with 3 or more goals (Over 2.5) reaches 70%, indicating an open attacking style but there is no specific data on recent match performance due to a lack of detailed information.
Negative30%
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Lorient has shown defensive instability with 15 goals conceded in 10 matches (an average of 1.5 per game), including two heavy defeats in Ligue 1 (0-2 against Le Havre, 2-3 against Strasbourg) and two losses in friendly matches (1-4 against Elversberg, 1-2 against Angers)
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The team received 9 yellow cards in their last 10 matches (an average of 0.9 per game), with many yellow cards appearing in losing matches (for example: 2 yellow cards against Metz, 1 yellow card against Elversberg), showing a lack of match discipline.
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The reliance on the core group of players (Adjei, Makengo, Kouassi, Tosin) could create risks if any of them get injured or suspended, especially when key players like Théo Le Bris are missing (absent for the last 4 games due to injury)
Player Info

Injured

Doubtful

Suspended

National duty

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Nice has an advantage in ball control and team depth, but the instability caused by injuries could undermine their ability to maintain continuous control of the game. Lorient, on the other hand, demonstrates a pragmatic style, focusing on solid defense and quick counterattacks, exploiting the gaps from the opponent's tactical changes. Both teams have weaknesses in their defensive capabilities, creating opportunities for quick transitions and scoring chances from counterattacks. However, Nice's experience in big matches and their ability to control the game's pace will be the key factor in shaping the match's dynamics. Nevertheless, Lorient could pose difficulties for Nice if they maintain discipline in their defensive organization and maximize their counterattack opportunities.
Prediction for the match between OGC Nice and Lorient is 1-1.
Expert Prediction:
Lorient+0.25 @1.98