Nice vs Lorient: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Betiball's prediction for Nice vs Lorient on 22 February 2026 (kick-off: 12:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nice vs Lorient preview before placing your bet.

Nice vs Lorient: Starting Lineups Time : 22/02/2026 12:15

Nice
3 - 3
Finished
Lorient
90+1' event Melvin Bard
85' event Gabin Bernardeau / Tom Louchet
64' event Melvin Bard / Ali Abdi
64' event Hichem Boudaoui / Sofiane Diop
59' event Kail Boudache
46' event Kail Boudache / Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
46' event Jonathan Clauss / Antoine Mendy
45+1' event Tom Louchet
29' event Sofiane Diop
12' event Tom Louchet
event 90+4' Noah Cadiou
event 90+2' Darlin Yongwa
event 90+1' Montassar Talbi
event 84' Panos Katseris
event 77' Panos Katseris / Theo Le Bris
event 77' Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
event 67' Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
event 67' Jean Victor Makengo / Pablo Pagis
event 67' Tosin Aiyegun / Dermane Karim
event 65' Noah Cadiou Penalty awarded
event 46' Bamo Meite / Arsene Kouassi
event 45+3' Pablo Pagis
90+1' event Melvin Bard
event 90+4' Noah Cadiou
85' event Gabin Bernardeau / Tom Louchet
event 90+2' Darlin Yongwa
64' event Melvin Bard / Ali Abdi
event 90+1' Montassar Talbi
64' event Hichem Boudaoui / Sofiane Diop
event 84' Panos Katseris
59' event Kail Boudache
event 77' Panos Katseris / Theo Le Bris
46' event Kail Boudache / Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
event 77' Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
46' event Jonathan Clauss / Antoine Mendy
event 67' Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
45+1' event Tom Louchet
event 67' Jean Victor Makengo / Pablo Pagis
29' event Sofiane Diop
event 67' Tosin Aiyegun / Dermane Karim
12' event Tom Louchet
event 65' Noah Cadiou Penalty awarded
event 46' Bamo Meite / Arsene Kouassi
event 45+3' Pablo Pagis
Nice Nice
Substitutions
#6 Hichem Boudaoui
#26 Melvin Bard
#92 Jonathan Clauss
#23 Gabin Bernardeau
#32 Kail Boudache
#80 Yehvann Diouf
#44 Zoumana Diallo
#28 Abdulay Juma Bah
#41 Pereira Everton
Nice Nice Lorient Lorient
8Shots17
4Shots on Goal5
15Fouls4
3Corner Kick7
4Free kick14
0Offside2
2Yellow card3
42Aerial44
2Save1
17Successful Tackles12
13Interceptions6
19Long pass19
2Assist1
3Successful center7
5Substitution5
2Shots off goal9
0Hit The Post1
22Head Success21
2Blocked3
17Tackle8
3Dribbles7
14Throw-in17
361Passes543
95Attacks113
31Dangerous attacks72
3Corner Kicks(HT)4
5BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed1
6ShotsInsideBox12
2ShotsOutsideBox5
52DuelsWon55
3.24ExpectedGoals2.24
2.48xGOT1.64
16Touches In Opposition Box37
14AccurateCrosses30
30GroundDuelsWon34
22AerialDuelsWon21
37Clearances13
Lorient Lorient
Substitutions
#17 Jean Victor Makengo
#77 Panos Katseris
#15 Tosin Aiyegun
#28 Sambou Soumano
#5 Bamo Meite
#62 Arthur Avom
#21 Bingourou Kamara
#32 Nathaniel Adjei
#9 Mohamed Bamba
Commentary
90+4' Goal! Noah Cadiou - Lorient
90+2' Darlin Yongwa - Lorient receive a yellow card
90+1' Melvin Bard - Nice receive a yellow card
90+1' Montassar Talbi - Lorient receive a yellow card
85' Nice — substitution: Gabin Bernardeau / Tom Louchet
84' Panos Katseris - Lorient receive a yellow card
77' Lorient — substitution: Panos Katseris / Theo Le Bris
77' Lorient — substitution: Sambou Soumano / Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
67' Penalty scored! Ahmadou Bamba Dieng - Lorient
67' Lorient — substitution: Jean Victor Makengo / Pablo Pagis
67' Lorient — substitution: Tosin Aiyegun / Dermane Karim
65' VAR review - Lorient
64' Nice — substitution: Melvin Bard / Ali Abdi
64' Nice — substitution: Hichem Boudaoui / Sofiane Diop
59' Goal! Kail Boudache - Nice
46' Nice — substitution: Kail Boudache / Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
46' Nice — substitution: Jonathan Clauss / Antoine Mendy
46' Lorient — substitution: Bamo Meite / Arsene Kouassi
45+3' Goal! Pablo Pagis - Lorient
45+1' Goal! Tom Louchet - Nice
29' Sofiane Diop - Nice receive a yellow card
12' Goal! Tom Louchet - Nice

How We Build the Nice vs Lorient Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nice vs Lorient on 22 February 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.

Nice vs Lorient Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nice's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lorient'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 Nice and Lorient sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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