Lorient vs Nice: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Lorient

L L L L L

17th place in France Ligue 1

1-1

20/08/2023 09:00

Nice

W D W W L

5th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lorient vs Nice on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lorient vs Nice preview before placing your bet.

Lorient will face Nice in France Ligue 1 on August 20, 2023 at 09:00.
Lorient are currently 17th with 29 points after 34 matches.
Nice sit 5th with 55 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.18.

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

09:00

2023-08-20

Lorient vs Nice - Prediction & Odds

Lorient

Nice

2023-08-20 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

19/03/2023 10:00

Nice

1 - 1

Lorient

FRA D1

30/10/2022 12:05

Lorient

1 - 2

Nice

FRA D1

17/04/2022 07:00

Nice

2 - 1

Lorient

FRA D1

22/09/2021 15:00

Lorient

1 - 0

Nice

FRA D1

14/03/2021 10:00

Lorient

1 - 1

Nice

FRA D1

23/12/2020 14:00

Nice

2 - 2

Lorient

FRA D1

Nice

33%

Draw

50%

Lorient

17%

Lorient Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 15:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 0 - 0 Lorient

FRA D1

05/08/2023 11:59

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 0 Lorient

INT CF

02/08/2023 12:30

Lorient 3 - 1 Nantes

INT CF

29/07/2023 11:20

Lorient 2 - 0 Le Havre

INT CF

22/07/2023 11:00

Guingamp 2 - 2 Lorient

INT CF

15/07/2023 05:00

Concarneau 3 - 3 Lorient

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Nice

11/08/2023 15:00

Nice 1 - 1 Lille

FRA D1

06/08/2023 08:00

Nice 1 - 2 Fiorentina

INT CF

05/08/2023 07:30

Nice 1 - 1 Villarreal

INT CF

29/07/2023 14:00

Sporting Braga 2 - 0 Nice

INT CF

22/07/2023 04:30

Nice 1 - 0 Montpellier

INT CF

14/07/2023 10:30

Lausanne Sports 3 - 1 Nice

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

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

Lorient

Nice

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

16 (47%)18 (53%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

19 (56%)15 (44%)

Lorient

Recent matches

Nice

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)7 27(79%)

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lorient

Nice

Shots

Lorient

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

87 total

Avg. 2.72

Nice

Total shots

13.56 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 3.52

Lorient Pass Nice

Total passes

14958

Avg. 440 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

16975

Avg. 499 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lorient

Played games

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.50

3.97

135

Corners

184

5.41

16.32

555

Throw-ins

585

17.21

1.68

Offsides

1.53

4.24

144

GK saves

2.26

Lorient

DISCIPLINARY

Nice

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

1.82

0.03

0.12

11.82

402

Fouls

400

11.76

15.82

538

Tackles

537

15.79

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Lorient vs Nice Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lorient vs Nice on 20 August 2023 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 Nice 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 Nice'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 Nice sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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