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

Lorient
LLLLL
17th place in France Ligue 1
2
1-1
FT
20/08/2023 09:00
Nice
WDWWL
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
09:00

2023-08-20

Lorient vs Nice - Prediction & Odds

Lorient
Lorient
Nice
Nice
2023-08-20 09:00
31
27
42
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
2.18
FT
1-1 0-0
-
weather
22℃～23℃
STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 22 10 2 81 33 48
02 Monaco Monaco
67 34 20 7 7 68 42 26
03 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
61 34 17 10 7 53 34 19
04 Lille Lille
59 34 16 11 7 52 34 18
05 Nice Nice
55 34 15 10 9 40 29 11
06 Lyon Lyon
53 34 16 5 13 49 55 -6
07 Lens Lens
51 34 14 9 11 45 37 8
08 Marseille Marseille
50 34 13 11 10 52 41 11
09 Reims Reims
47 34 13 8 13 42 47 -5
10 Rennes Rennes
46 34 12 10 12 53 46 7
11 Toulouse Toulouse
43 34 11 10 13 42 46 -4
12 Montpellier Montpellier
41 34 10 12 12 43 48 -5
13 Strasbourg Strasbourg
39 34 10 9 15 38 50 -12
14 Nantes Nantes
33 34 9 6 19 30 55 -25
15 Le Havre Le Havre
32 34 7 11 16 34 45 -11
16 Metz Metz
29 34 8 5 21 35 58 -23
17 Lorient Lorient
29 34 7 8 19 43 66 -23
18 Clermont Clermont
25 34 5 10 19 26 60 -34
Head To Head
19/03/2023 10:00
Nice Nice
1 - 1
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
30/10/2022 12:05
Lorient Lorient
1 - 2
Nice Nice
FRA D1
17/04/2022 07:00
Nice Nice
2 - 1
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
22/09/2021 15:00
Lorient Lorient
1 - 0
Nice Nice
FRA D1
14/03/2021 10:00
Lorient Lorient
1 - 1
Nice Nice
FRA D1
23/12/2020 14:00
Nice Nice
2 - 2
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
Nice
2
33%
Draw
3
50%
Lorient
1
17%
Lorient 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 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
Lorient
17
 Nice
Nice
17
Goals
Scored
14
Avg. per game
0.82
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
1.06
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
5
Avg. per game
0.29
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
9 (53%)8 (47%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
10 (59%)7 (41%)
Lorient

Lorient

Recent matches

Nice

Nice

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)3 14(82%)

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)6 11(65%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lorient Lorient
Nice Nice
Shots
Lorient
Lorient
Total shots
11.82 avg / game
Blocked
51 total
Avg. 3.00
Nice
Nice
Total shots
14.65 avg / game
Blocked
58 total
Avg. 3.41
Lorient Lorient Pass Nice Nice
Total passes
7458
Avg. 439 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
8243
Avg. 485 / game
Accurate
87%
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
1702
Avg. 100.12 / game
 Nice
Nice
1762
Avg. 103.65 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
785
Avg. 46.18 / game
 Nice
Nice
815
Avg. 47.94 / game
OTHERS
Lorient
Lorient
17
Played games
Nice
Nice
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
3
Clean sheets
11
0.65
4.41
75
Corners
98
5.76
17.41
296
Throw-ins
298
17.53
1.82
31
Offsides
30
1.76
4.41
75
GK saves
38
2.24
Lorient
Lorient
DISCIPLINARY
Nice
Nice
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.71
29
Yellow card
29
1.71
0.00
0
Red card
3
0.18
12.29
209
Fouls
187
11.00
17.00
289
Tackles
282
16.59
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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

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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