Lorient vs Nantes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Lorient

L W L D W

9th place in France Ligue 1

2-1

31/01/2026 14:00

Nantes

D D L L W

17th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lorient vs Nantes on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lorient vs Nantes preview before placing your bet.

Lorient are currently 9th with 45 points after 34 matches.
Nantes sit 17th with 23 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lorient to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Nantes, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lorient have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2026-01-31

Lorient vs Nantes - Prediction & Odds

Lorient

Nantes

2026-01-31 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	24	4	6	74	29	45
02 Lens	70	34	22	4	8	66	35	31
03 Lille	61	34	18	7	9	52	37	15
04 Lyon	60	34	18	6	10	53	40	13
05 Marseille	59	34	18	5	11	63	45	18
06 Rennes	59	34	17	8	9	59	50	9
07 Monaco	54	34	16	6	12	60	54	6
08 Strasbourg	53	34	15	8	11	58	47	11
09 Lorient	45	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3
10 Toulouse	44	33	12	8	13	47	46	1
11 Paris FC	44	34	11	11	12	47	50	-3
12 Stade Brestois	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
13 Angers	36	34	9	9	16	29	48	-19
14 Le Havre	35	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12
15 AJ Auxerre	34	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10
16 Nice	32	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23
17 Nantes	23	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23
18 Metz	17	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44

Head To Head

23/11/2025 12:15

Nantes

1 - 1

Lorient

FRA D1

07/08/2024 11:00

Nantes

1 - 1

Lorient

INT CF

24/02/2024 11:59

Lorient

0 - 1

Nantes

FRA D1

23/09/2023 11:00

Nantes

5 - 3

Lorient

FRA D1

02/08/2023 12:30

Lorient

3 - 1

Nantes

INT CF

12/02/2023 12:05

Nantes

1 - 0

Lorient

FRA D1

Lorient

17%

Draw

33%

Nantes

50%

Lorient Last 6 matches

24/01/2026 12:00

Rennes 0 - 2 Lorient FRA D1

16/01/2026 14:00

Monaco 1 - 3 Lorient FRA D1

10/01/2026 13:00

Hauts Lyonnais 1 - 3 Lorient FRAC

04/01/2026 12:15

Lorient 1 - 1 Metz FRA D1

20/12/2025 10:30

Gosier 0 - 7 Lorient FRAC

14/12/2025 12:15

Strasbourg 0 - 0 Lorient FRA D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nantes

18/01/2026 12:15

Nantes 1 - 2 Paris FC FRA D1

11/01/2026 13:00

Nantes 1 - 1 Nice FRAC

04/01/2026 10:00

Marseille 0 - 2 Nantes FRA D1

21/12/2025 09:45

Concarneau 3 - 5 Nantes FRAC

12/12/2025 15:45

Angers 4 - 1 Nantes FRA D1

06/12/2025 12:00

Nantes 1 - 2 Lens FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

157

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

157

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

142

Avg. per game

0.51

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 264 matches

YesNo

119 (45%)145 (55%)

In last 264 matches

NoYes

113 (41%)165 (59%)

Lorient

Recent matches

Nantes

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lorient

Nantes

Shots

Lorient

Total shots

11.62 avg / game

Blocked

544 total

Avg. 2.96

Nantes

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

594 total

Avg. 2.94

Lorient Pass Nantes

Total passes

94161

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

88895

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lorient

264

Played games

Nantes

278

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.22

4.08

1078

Corners

1260

4.53

14.72

3885

Throw-ins

4538

16.32

1.18

311

Offsides

323

1.16

2.39

630

GK saves

736

2.65

Lorient

DISCIPLINARY

Nantes

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.42

375

466

1.68

0.06

0.08

9.59

2531

Fouls

3058

11.00

13.03

3441

Tackles

3783

13.61

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How We Build the Lorient vs Nantes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lorient vs Nantes on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lorient vs Nantes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lorient's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nantes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lorient and Nantes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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