Nice vs Lorient Prediction
Ligue 1 · France
Nice
Lorient
📍 Allianz Riviera, Nice
🗓️ Sunday, 22 Feb 2026 at 16:15
Prediction Summary
Predicted Score
1 - 1
Match Odds (1X2)
Home: 38.0%
Draw: 36.0%
Away: 26.0%
Both Teams to Score
No
59.0% confidence
💰 Recommended Bets(2)
1x2 — draw@ 3.4
EV: 22.4%
Both teams have shown inconsistency, with Nice struggling for wins and Lorient much better at home than away. Recent head-to-heads are draw-heavy, and both teams' defensive stats suggest a low-scoring, close contest. The model probability for a draw is higher than the implied odds, offering value.
over_under_2_5 — over@ 3.8
EV: 11.8%
While both teams trend under 2.5 goals recently, the price for over is generous and both have shown the ability to concede and occasionally score multiple goals. There is a small value edge.
Match Analysis
This is a clash between two mid-table sides with contrasting recent form: Nice are winless in their last four league games, while Lorient have won four of their last five in all competitions. However, Lorient's away record is poor, and Nice have struggled to score at home. Both teams have defensive weaknesses, but Lorient's recent defensive solidity and Nice's lack of attacking threat point to a tight, low-scoring match. The historical head-to-head is balanced and draw-prone, suggesting another close contest.
Key Factors
- →Nice have failed to score in three of their last five matches.
- →Lorient have won four of their last five but struggle away (only 2 away wins in 11).
- →Nice's home record is middling (4W 4D 3L, 14-14 GF/GA).
- →Lorient average just 0.64 goals scored per away game.
- →Recent H2H: four draws in last ten, most games close.
- →Both teams' season over 2.5 goal % is moderate (Nice 54.5%, Lorient 40.9%).
- →Lorient have kept three clean sheets in their last five.
- →No major injury concerns for either side.
Risk Notes
- ⚠️Recent form for both teams is volatile, especially Nice's attack.
- ⚠️Some match stats (shots, possession, etc.) are missing for Nice, lowering model confidence.
- ⚠️Lorient's away form is poor, but recent overall form is strong—uncertainty if this travels.
- ⚠️Bookmaker odds suggest a stronger edge for Nice than the model, increasing draw value but also risk.
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