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

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 vs Nantes: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 14:00

Lorient
2 - 1
Finished
Nantes
90' event Arsene Kouassi
89' event Arsene Kouassi
85' event Mohamed Bamba / Laurent Abergel
85' event Laurent Abergel
74' event Dermane Karim / Pablo Pagis
74' event Nathaniel Adjei / Bamo Meite
66' event Arthur Avom / Jean Victor Makengo
66' event Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
32' event Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
30' event Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
16' event Bamo Meite
event 90+4' Kelvin Amian Adou Goal cancelled
event 90+1' Remy Cabella
event 88' Ali Al Musrati
event 84' Anthony Lopes
event 78' Mathieu Acapandie / Fabien Centonze
event 78' Francis Coquelin / Johann Lepenant
event 77' Youssef El Arabi / Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla
event 74' Matthis Abline
event 61' Dehmaine Assoumani / Louis Leroux
event 60' Mohamed Kaba / Ibrahima Sissoko
event 54' Fabien Centonze
event 51' Ibrahima Sissoko
90' event Arsene Kouassi
event 90+4' Kelvin Amian Adou Goal cancelled
89' event Arsene Kouassi
event 90+1' Remy Cabella
85' event Mohamed Bamba / Laurent Abergel
event 88' Ali Al Musrati
85' event Laurent Abergel
event 84' Anthony Lopes
74' event Dermane Karim / Pablo Pagis
event 78' Mathieu Acapandie / Fabien Centonze
74' event Nathaniel Adjei / Bamo Meite
event 78' Francis Coquelin / Johann Lepenant
66' event Arthur Avom / Jean Victor Makengo
event 77' Youssef El Arabi / Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla
66' event Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
event 74' Matthis Abline
32' event Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
event 61' Dehmaine Assoumani / Louis Leroux
30' event Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
event 60' Mohamed Kaba / Ibrahima Sissoko
16' event Bamo Meite
event 54' Fabien Centonze
event 51' Ibrahima Sissoko
Lorient Lorient
Substitutions
#62 Arthur Avom
#32 Nathaniel Adjei
#29 Dermane Karim
#9 Mohamed Bamba
#28 Sambou Soumano
#21 Bingourou Kamara
#35 Lucas Leaudais
#93 Joel Mvuka
#14 Trevan Sanusi
Lorient Lorient Nantes Nantes
5Shots10
4Shots on Goal2
12Fouls18
1Corner Kick4
18Free kick12
2Offside2
4Yellow card5
15Aerial17
1Save2
10Successful Tackles9
5Interceptions7
22Long pass23
1Assist1
2Successful center5
1Shots off goal6
6Head Success10
0Blocked2
9Tackle9
6Dribbles8
17Throw-in21
567Passes419
111Attacks78
50Dangerous attacks21
0Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
3ShotsInsideBox8
2ShotsOutsideBox2
42DuelsWon44
0.55ExpectedGoals1.05
0.55xGNonPenalty1.05
16Touches In Opposition Box13
17AccurateCrosses18
36GroundDuelsWon33
6AerialDuelsWon11
17Clearances30
Nantes Nantes
Substitutions
#13 Francis Coquelin
#21 Mohamed Kaba
#17 Dehmaine Assoumani
#19 Youssef El Arabi
#22 Mathieu Acapandie
#6 Chidozie Awaziem
#26 Uros Radakovic
#30 Patrick Carlgren
#11 Bahereba Guirassy
Commentary
90+4' VAR review - Nantes
90+1' Remy Cabella - Nantes receive a yellow card
90' Arsene Kouassi - Lorient receive a yellow card
89' Goal! Arsene Kouassi - Lorient
88' Ali Al Musrati - Nantes receive a yellow card
85' Lorient — substitution: Mohamed Bamba / Laurent Abergel
85' Laurent Abergel - Lorient receive a yellow card
84' Anthony Lopes - Nantes receive a yellow card
78' Nantes — substitution: Mathieu Acapandie / Fabien Centonze
78' Nantes — substitution: Francis Coquelin / Johann Lepenant
77' Nantes — substitution: Youssef El Arabi / Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdalla
74' Lorient — substitution: Dermane Karim / Pablo Pagis
74' Lorient — substitution: Nathaniel Adjei / Bamo Meite
74' Goal! Matthis Abline - Nantes
66' Lorient — substitution: Arthur Avom / Jean Victor Makengo
66' Lorient — substitution: Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
61' Nantes — substitution: Dehmaine Assoumani / Louis Leroux
60' Nantes — substitution: Mohamed Kaba / Ibrahima Sissoko
54' Fabien Centonze - Nantes receive a yellow card
51' Ibrahima Sissoko - Nantes receive a yellow card
32' Goal! Ahmadou Bamba Dieng - Lorient
30' Ahmadou Bamba Dieng - Lorient receive a yellow card
16' Bamo Meite - Lorient receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less