Nantes vs FC Lorient Prediction: Expect both teams to score in this fixture

Nantes are playing to get their first win since the league resumed. Nantes will feel they have a better chance of securing all 3 points when they host Lorient, who has also not recorded an away win in 2023. Lorient averages 1.59 goals per match while Nantes averages 1.05 goals per match. With both teams having defensive issues, expect both teams to score or a draw game.

Nantes has had a complicated season but still in the top 10 of the league table. The win against Ajaccio increased the confidence of the team, and this was obvious when they beat Angers in the Coupe de France. With 2 consecutive wins in a week, Nantes will be hoping to continue winning when they play Lorient.

At the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes won 3 and drawn 2 of the 10 matches. Nantes scored 12 goals and conceded 11 goals in the 10 matches played at home. When Nantes play a match, the highes scoring half is second half.

Lorient had a better first half of the season than they are experiencing now. After the break, Lorient has not recorded any away victories. After drawing Angers, they were eliminated from the Coupe de France, and this may help the team get more recovery time. Lorient has a similar away and very interesting home form. The 11 matches played away resulted in 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. On the road, Lorient have conceded 20 goals but scored 19. To get something from the match, Lorient will have to concede less than 2 goals as the attacking player can easily score a goal.

This will be a low-scoring match as both teams have a low goal-to-game ratio. Lorient has the advantage and may win the match, but it will be difficult. To provide a safe bet, handicap for the away team is ideal.

Below are the betting predicition:

• Handicap (0:1) for 1.8 odds (betking);
• Draw for 3.66 odds (1xbet);
• Under 2.5 for 1.9 (bet365)