Lorient vs Nice prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups and betting tips, March 4, 2026
Coupe de France
In the French Cup quarterfinal on March 4, 2026, Lorient will face Nice. The hosts look far more convincing.
Lorient vs Nice: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Stade du Moustoir was relegated to Ligue 2 in 2024 but managed to win it at the first attempt. Now, they are confidently holding a mid-table position, even showing some ambitions for European qualification. Against Auxerre, they at least managed a draw.
The club from Allianz Riviera managed to beat several strong opponents last season and finish fourth in the final standings. However, they failed in the summer Champions League qualifiers, then in the main round of the Europa League, and even after changing coaches to Puel, they have been unable to pull away from the relegation zone in their league. They also lost to Paris in the last round. So, the cup is their last serious chance to salvage the season.
In the cup, Pantaloni's men warmed up by thrashing Guadeloupe's Gosier 7-0. After that, things got a bit tougher: 3-1 away at OL Lyon, 2-0 at home against Paris. Sanson and his teammates immediately faced Saint-Étienne, which they beat 2-1. Against Nantes, the match even went to a penalty shootout. In the last round, they secured a 3-2 win at home over Montpellier.
Lorient vs Nice: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lorient have won nine of their last fourteen matches
- On average, Lorient score 1.42 goals and concede 1.58 goals per match
- 54% of Lorient's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
- Nice have won just one of their last seven matches
- On average, Nice score 1.25 goals and concede 1.83 goals per match
- 63% of Nice's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.08
Lorient vs Nice: Probable Starting Lineups
Lorient (probable lineup): Mvogo - Yongwa, Talbi, Igor Silva - Kouassi, Makengo, Pagis, Abergel, Kadiou, Le Bris - Dieng
Nice (probable lineup): Dupé - Abdi, Dante, Oppong, Clauss - Vanhautte, Sanson, Louchet, Diop, Bernardo - Vahi
Previous Matches: Lorient vs Nice
Nice had a five-match unbeaten run. But in November, they lost away 1-3, and recently settled for a high-scoring draw.
Our Prediction for Lorient vs Nice
The visitors don’t seem to have any trump cards or motivation. The safest bet is on the hosts with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.60).
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