Nantes vs Lorient Nigeria odds comparison
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2.90 | 3.30 | 2.58 |
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2.99 | 3.44 | 2.60 |
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2.99
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Match Analysis
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Nantes host Lorient on 23 November 2025 in a Ligue 1 clash that could shape the second half of the campaign for both clubs.
Nantes have struggled at home recently, collecting just one win, one draw and three defeats over their last five matches, scoring six and conceding eleven goals (1.2 goals for, 2.2 against per game).
Lorient, despite not winning any of their last five away outings, have managed three draws and two losses, with a modest return of five goals while letting in ten (1.0 goals for, 2.0 against).
The head‑to‑head record favours Nantes – three victories, one defeat and one draw in five meetings, with the home side netting ten goals to Lorient’s six.
Both teams are looking to reverse poor runs; a win for Nantes would restore confidence before a trip to Lyon, while Lorient would aim to keep their unbeaten away streak alive ahead of a home game against Nice.
The fixture therefore carries significant psychological weight despite both sides occupying mid‑table positions.
Nantes have struggled at home recently, collecting just one win, one draw and three defeats over their last five matches, scoring six and conceding eleven goals (1.2 goals for, 2.2 against per game).
Lorient, despite not winning any of their last five away outings, have managed three draws and two losses, with a modest return of five goals while letting in ten (1.0 goals for, 2.0 against).
The head‑to‑head record favours Nantes – three victories, one defeat and one draw in five meetings, with the home side netting ten goals to Lorient’s six.
Both teams are looking to reverse poor runs; a win for Nantes would restore confidence before a trip to Lyon, while Lorient would aim to keep their unbeaten away streak alive ahead of a home game against Nice.
The fixture therefore carries significant psychological weight despite both sides occupying mid‑table positions.
Recent Form
Nantes:
Nantes’s recent home form is defined by inconsistency and defensive frailties.
In the last five games they have recorded one win (2‑0 versus Metz on 2 November), one draw (1‑1 at Le Havre on 8 November) and three losses (0‑2 to Lille on 19 October, 1‑2 to Paris on 24 October and a 3‑5 thriller against Monaco on 29 October).
They have scored six goals, averaging 1.2 per match, while conceding eleven, a 2.2 average that highlights a leaky back line.
Goal contributors include M. Abline (scored on 4 and 38 minutes in the Le Havre and Paris games) and a spread of others such as M. Coulibaly and A. Golovin in the high‑scoring Monaco defeat.
The pattern suggests Nantes can create chances but struggle to keep clean sheets, especially against stronger opposition, and their defensive lapses often occur after the 70th minute, as seen in the Monaco match where they conceded three goals in the final ten minutes.
In the last five games they have recorded one win (2‑0 versus Metz on 2 November), one draw (1‑1 at Le Havre on 8 November) and three losses (0‑2 to Lille on 19 October, 1‑2 to Paris on 24 October and a 3‑5 thriller against Monaco on 29 October).
They have scored six goals, averaging 1.2 per match, while conceding eleven, a 2.2 average that highlights a leaky back line.
Goal contributors include M. Abline (scored on 4 and 38 minutes in the Le Havre and Paris games) and a spread of others such as M. Coulibaly and A. Golovin in the high‑scoring Monaco defeat.
The pattern suggests Nantes can create chances but struggle to keep clean sheets, especially against stronger opposition, and their defensive lapses often occur after the 70th minute, as seen in the Monaco match where they conceded three goals in the final ten minutes.
Lorient:
Lorient’s away performances have been equally erratic, with no wins in their last five trips but three draws that indicate resilience.
Their most recent outing was a 1‑1 draw at home to Toulouse on 9 November, featuring two penalties by P. Pagis and D. Sidibe.
Prior to that, they secured a 3‑0 away victory over Lens on 2 November, their only win in the series, with goals from O. Edouard, W. Said and S. Baidoo.
They also shared points in a 1‑1 home draw with PSG on 29 October, and a 2‑0 away triumph over Angers on 26 October.
The most volatile result came on 19 October, a 3‑3 home draw against Stade Brest 29, where they both scored and conceded late goals, including an own‑goal.
Across these five games Lorient have netted five goals (1.0 per match) and allowed ten (2.0 per match), underscoring a defense that concedes twice as often as it scores, while their attack remains modest but capable of surprising bursts against stronger foes.
Their most recent outing was a 1‑1 draw at home to Toulouse on 9 November, featuring two penalties by P. Pagis and D. Sidibe.
Prior to that, they secured a 3‑0 away victory over Lens on 2 November, their only win in the series, with goals from O. Edouard, W. Said and S. Baidoo.
They also shared points in a 1‑1 home draw with PSG on 29 October, and a 2‑0 away triumph over Angers on 26 October.
The most volatile result came on 19 October, a 3‑3 home draw against Stade Brest 29, where they both scored and conceded late goals, including an own‑goal.
Across these five games Lorient have netted five goals (1.0 per match) and allowed ten (2.0 per match), underscoring a defense that concedes twice as often as it scores, while their attack remains modest but capable of surprising bursts against stronger foes.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical rivalry between Nantes and Lorient favours the home side, with three wins, one loss and one draw in five meetings.
The aggregate scoreline reads 10‑6 to Nantes, reflecting a tendency for the hosts to find the net more frequently.
The most recent encounter on 7 August 2024 ended 1‑1, a tightly contested friendly that offered no clear advantage.
Earlier, on 24 February 2024, Lorient secured a 1‑0 Ligue 1 victory, breaking Nantes’s dominance and highlighting the potential for upset in competitive settings.
The 23 September 2023 Ligue 1 clash saw Nantes produce a high‑scoring 5‑3 win, with a flurry of goals from M. Abline, M. Mohamed and others, indicating that when Nantes are on the front foot they can overwhelm Lorient.
A friendly on 2 August 2023 added a 3‑1 home win for Nantes, and the most recent league meeting on 12 February 2023 ended 1‑0 to Nantes, with L. Blas scoring the decisive goal.
Across these fixtures, Nantes have scored at least two goals in three of the five matches, while Lorient have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in four outings.
The pattern suggests Nantes benefit from home advantage and possess a psychological edge, but Lorient have demonstrated the ability to win narrowly, especially when disciplined defensively.
The aggregate scoreline reads 10‑6 to Nantes, reflecting a tendency for the hosts to find the net more frequently.
The most recent encounter on 7 August 2024 ended 1‑1, a tightly contested friendly that offered no clear advantage.
Earlier, on 24 February 2024, Lorient secured a 1‑0 Ligue 1 victory, breaking Nantes’s dominance and highlighting the potential for upset in competitive settings.
The 23 September 2023 Ligue 1 clash saw Nantes produce a high‑scoring 5‑3 win, with a flurry of goals from M. Abline, M. Mohamed and others, indicating that when Nantes are on the front foot they can overwhelm Lorient.
A friendly on 2 August 2023 added a 3‑1 home win for Nantes, and the most recent league meeting on 12 February 2023 ended 1‑0 to Nantes, with L. Blas scoring the decisive goal.
Across these fixtures, Nantes have scored at least two goals in three of the five matches, while Lorient have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in four outings.
The pattern suggests Nantes benefit from home advantage and possess a psychological edge, but Lorient have demonstrated the ability to win narrowly, especially when disciplined defensively.
Statistical Insights
Both sides exhibit similar defensive vulnerabilities: Nantes concede 2.2 goals per game at home, while Lorient allow 2.0 per game away.
Offensively, Nantes average slightly higher at 1.2 goals per match compared with Lorient’s 1.0, but neither team reaches the 1.5‑goal threshold consistently.
Goal timing reveals that Nantes often concede late, as seen in the Monaco match where they let in two goals after the 70th minute, while Lorient have a propensity to score early, evident from the 4th‑minute opener against Toulouse.
Penalties have featured for Lorient (two in the Toulouse draw) but not for Nantes in the sampled games.
The head‑to‑head record reinforces the defensive narrative: Nantes have kept clean sheets in only two of the five meetings.
Overall, the numbers suggest a low‑scoring, tightly contested encounter with a high probability of both sides finding the net at least once, especially given their recent draw‑heavy form.
Offensively, Nantes average slightly higher at 1.2 goals per match compared with Lorient’s 1.0, but neither team reaches the 1.5‑goal threshold consistently.
Goal timing reveals that Nantes often concede late, as seen in the Monaco match where they let in two goals after the 70th minute, while Lorient have a propensity to score early, evident from the 4th‑minute opener against Toulouse.
Penalties have featured for Lorient (two in the Toulouse draw) but not for Nantes in the sampled games.
The head‑to‑head record reinforces the defensive narrative: Nantes have kept clean sheets in only two of the five meetings.
Overall, the numbers suggest a low‑scoring, tightly contested encounter with a high probability of both sides finding the net at least once, especially given their recent draw‑heavy form.
Upcoming Fixtures
After the 23 November showdown, Nantes will travel to Lyon on 30 November before hosting Lens on 6 December.
A positive result against Lorient could boost morale ahead of the Lyon fixture, where they will need to tighten their defence after conceding 11 goals in the previous five matches.
Lorient, meanwhile, host Nice on 30 November and then face Lyon at home on 7 December.
Maintaining an unbeaten away run would be crucial for them, and a draw or win in the Nantes game would preserve momentum.
Both clubs have a short turnaround between fixtures, meaning squad rotation and injury management will be pivotal.
The outcome of the 23 November match is likely to influence tactical approaches in the subsequent games, with Nantes possibly adopting a more cautious stance if they concede early, while Lorient may aim to exploit set‑piece opportunities they have used successfully, such as the penalties against Toulouse.
A positive result against Lorient could boost morale ahead of the Lyon fixture, where they will need to tighten their defence after conceding 11 goals in the previous five matches.
Lorient, meanwhile, host Nice on 30 November and then face Lyon at home on 7 December.
Maintaining an unbeaten away run would be crucial for them, and a draw or win in the Nantes game would preserve momentum.
Both clubs have a short turnaround between fixtures, meaning squad rotation and injury management will be pivotal.
The outcome of the 23 November match is likely to influence tactical approaches in the subsequent games, with Nantes possibly adopting a more cautious stance if they concede early, while Lorient may aim to exploit set‑piece opportunities they have used successfully, such as the penalties against Toulouse.
Match Prediction
Considering Nantes’s modest home scoring average (1.2) against Lorient’s slightly lower away scoring rate (1.0) and the fact that both teams have conceded around two goals per game, the most probable result is a narrow win for the hosts.
Nantes have a historical edge and a slightly better attack, while Lorient have shown resilience in draws but have not secured an away victory recently.
A 2‑1 victory for Nantes reflects their ability to score early (as seen against Metz) and the likelihood that Lorient will find a goal given their record of scoring in most matches, including the penalty against Toulouse.
The prediction therefore leans toward a 2‑1 home win for Nantes, with the winning goal possibly coming after the 70th minute when Nantes have previously struggled defensively.
Nantes have a historical edge and a slightly better attack, while Lorient have shown resilience in draws but have not secured an away victory recently.
A 2‑1 victory for Nantes reflects their ability to score early (as seen against Metz) and the likelihood that Lorient will find a goal given their record of scoring in most matches, including the penalty against Toulouse.
The prediction therefore leans toward a 2‑1 home win for Nantes, with the winning goal possibly coming after the 70th minute when Nantes have previously struggled defensively.
Betting Insights
The data points to a match with a moderate goal expectancy.
Both sides average roughly one goal per game, but combined they exceed two goals per encounter in recent fixtures (average 2.2 total).
An over/under 2.5 market leans slightly towards the under, given the defensive records, but the recent high‑scoring Monaco game suggests the over is viable.
Both teams have recorded BTTS in three of their last five matches each, indicating a solid chance for both to score – a BTTS market around 55‑60% probability.
A correct‑score prediction of 2‑1 in favour of Nantes aligns with the scoring trends and home advantage.
For value, consider a double‑chance (Nantes win or draw) at moderate odds, and a modest stake on BTTS combined with the under 2.5 goal line to hedge against a tight defensive battle.
Both sides average roughly one goal per game, but combined they exceed two goals per encounter in recent fixtures (average 2.2 total).
An over/under 2.5 market leans slightly towards the under, given the defensive records, but the recent high‑scoring Monaco game suggests the over is viable.
Both teams have recorded BTTS in three of their last five matches each, indicating a solid chance for both to score – a BTTS market around 55‑60% probability.
A correct‑score prediction of 2‑1 in favour of Nantes aligns with the scoring trends and home advantage.
For value, consider a double‑chance (Nantes win or draw) at moderate odds, and a modest stake on BTTS combined with the under 2.5 goal line to hedge against a tight defensive battle.