Lorient eye historic double as Nice seek home revival
Nice look to defend an unbeaten home record against Lorient while the visitors aim to cement their surprise hold on a European qualification spot.
Nice enter this fixture sitting 9th in the table with 34 games remaining. After a mixed pre-season and early campaign that included a 2-0 loss to Juventus and a heavy 3-0 win over Marseille, Les Aiglons are desperate to end a five-match winless run at the Allianz Riviera. Managerial pressure is mounting as the side looks to close the gap on the European places.
Lorient are the early-season surprise package, currently 5th and occupying a continental qualification place. Les Merlus have secured five wins in their last six matches, including a 2-0 victory over Angers last time out. They travel to the south of France with significant momentum, sitting eight points ahead of their hosts.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Lorient are the stronger side — 57 rating points clear of Nice.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
NiceLorientGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
NiceLorientWhole season, home and away combined — Nice 4 games, Lorient 5 games.
NiceLorientPast meetings.
Their recent form.
No recent matches recorded.
Where they sit in the table.
Ligue 1 (France) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
