Lorient vs Nice Prediction: Lorient looking to maintain top 4 spot against struggling Nice

On Sunday, Lorient will host Nice at the Stade du Moustoir in an attempt to keep their place among the top three teams in Ligue 1.

Lorient

Lorient played out back-to-back draws against mid-table teams Reims and Troyes after winning six straight Ligue 1 games.

Last weekend, a goalless draw at home against Reims was followed by a 2-2 draw away at Troyes.

Lorient was trapped in 13th place at this point in last season, but after a solid start to this one, Les Merlus are currently third in Ligue 1, trailing leaders Paris Saint-Germain by five points.

Nice

Nice improved their chances of moving on to the next round of the Europa Conference League on Thursday night by defeating Partizan 2-1 at home.

Les Aiglons are 12th in the Ligue 1 standings, four points above the relegation zone, and 10 points behind the top four teams.

Nice has only won three of its first 12 Ligue 1 games this season, despite being 10 points and 10 positions better off at this point in the previous campaign.

Lorient possible starting lineup:

Mvogo; Le Bris, Laporte, Talbi, Le Goff; Innocent, Le Fee; Diarra, Ponceau, Ouattara; Cathline.

Nice possible starting lineup:

Schmeichel; Attal, Todibo, Dante, Bard; Rosario, Lemina, Thuram; Pepe, Laborde, Barkley.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite the fact that Nice has more well-known players than Lorient, Lucien Favre's team has had trouble getting going this year.

While Lorient has played well overall, especially in attack, they will be without their leading scorer Terem Moffi for this match due to injury. However, the hosts will be very confident going into the game, and Nice might be worn out by their midweek European efforts. A home victory therefore seems likely.

• Over 2.5 for 2.13 at 1xbet;
• Full time result Home win for 2.45 at bet365;
• Both teams to score Yes for 1.83 at betway.