Lorient vs Nantes: match statistics
Lorient is displaying significantly better form than Nantes, particularly in their last five matches, where they have collected an impressive 2.6 points per game with four wins. The hosts show high efficiency in home matches, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a 15% conversion rate and a favorable xG of 1.52. Nantes has serious problems in away matches – only 22% wins, 44% losses, a negative goal difference of -5, and as many as 44% of matches without scoring a goal. xG statistics also favor Lorient (1.52 vs 0.99), suggesting a qualitative advantage in chance creation. Considering the hosts' solid home run and the visitors' poor away form, Lorient has a clear chance of securing three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' 44% draw rate at home.
Lorient vs Nantes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lorient played against Nantes in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Lorient has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Nantes has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Lorient scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.58. Nantes scores 0.95 and allows 1.79. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Lorient's games and 53% of Nantes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 47%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lorient has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.10 per game. Lorient takes 11.9 shots per game, while Nantes takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Lorient leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Nantes leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lorient's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Nantes, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lorient is displaying significantly better form than Nantes, particularly in their last five matches, where they have collected an impressive 2.6 points per game with four wins. The hosts show high efficiency in home matches, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a 15% conversion rate and a favorable xG of 1.52. Nantes has serious problems in away matches – only 22% wins, 44% losses, a negative goal difference of -5, and as many as 44% of matches without scoring a goal. xG statistics also favor Lorient (1.52 vs 0.99), suggesting a qualitative advantage in chance creation. Considering the hosts' solid home run and the visitors' poor away form, Lorient has a clear chance of securing three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' 44% draw rate at home.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lorient | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lorient is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Lorient · 0.6 pts / game - Nantes
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lorient is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Lorient · 0.95 goals / game - Nantes
Lorient is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Lorient · 1.79 goals / game - Nantes
Lorient scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
Nantes scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Lorient keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lorient
Over / Under - Nantes
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lorient is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Lorient · 1.21 pts / game - Nantes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lorient - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lorient
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Lorient | Liga | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.89 | 2.87 | ▼ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lorient's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Nantes. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lorient vs Nantes?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lorient 2:1 Nantes. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lorient vs Nantes?
Lorient score 1.32 goals per game on average and Nantes 0.95. The Ligue 1 average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Lorient's matches and 53% of Nantes's.
What form are Lorient and Nantes in?
Over the last 5 games Lorient have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Nantes 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lorient vs Nantes?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lorient vs Nantes: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.