Nice vs Lorient Prediction: Nice are fighting for Europe spot.

With the Europa League quarter-final finally secured, Nice look ahead to the French Ligue 1 where they welcome Lorient to the Allianz Riviera for another clash. Their last Bundesliga match ended in a 4-goal draw against Nantes and Lorient picked up a shock win at home against Troyes. Who will come out on top as these two teams go head-to-head?

Nice (WDWDW)

Nice have found a way to maintain some stability in recent times and that might just be enough to get them a European competition spot by next season. Nice just advanced to the Quarter Final of the UEFA Europa League, after beating Sheriff 3-1 at home and 4-1 on aggregate. Gaetan Laborde, Terem Moffi and Billal Barhimi were all on target to give Nice a comfortable win.

In their last 5 matches, Nice recorded 3 wins and 2 draws. 

Nice sit in 7th spot on the league table, with 43 points from 27 matches. They won 11 matches, drew 10 and lost 6. 

Team Streaks:- no losses (12), first to score (8/10), less than 4.5 cards (8/9), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Lorient (WDLWL)

Lorient are not doing so badly considering their position on the table. They won their last match 2-0 against Troyes after a draw and a loss in the previous 2 games. Ahamdou Bamba Dieng struck in 8th minute and Stephane Diarra grabbed the second in the final minutes of the game. 

Lorient had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.

Lorient are only 2 places down from the opposition and on the same point. They are 9th, with 43 points from 27 matches. They won 12, drew 7 and lost 8.

Team Streak:- less than 2.5 goals (6/7), less than 4.5 cards (⅚), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Head to Head

This match would be the 21st match between Lorient and Nice. In their 20 meetings, Nice have 10 wins, while Lorient have 6 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw.

• Nice are without a clean sheet in 5 meetings.
• Both teams scored in ⅘ meetings.
• Nice were first to score in 6/8 meetings.

Expert Betting Tips

Nice progressing to the Quarter-final gives them enough confidence coming into this match. For both sides it is important to grab all 3 points but with Nice playing at home, it could be difficult for Lorient. Which is why I don't expect Nice to blow such an opportunity.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.71 Odds
• Bet on Over 2.5 Goals at 1.88 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 8.6 Odds