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>Nice vs Lorient Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/08/2026
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Nice begin the new Ligue 1 campaign under freshly appointed head coach Olivier Pantaloni, who will look to stamp his authority from the off at the Allianz Riviera. Sitting sixth at the close of last season, Les Aiglons endured a patchy run of form towards the finish, winning just once in their final five outings. The return of centre-back Mohamed Abdelmonem after a lengthy ACL layoff provides a welcome defensive boost for the hosts.
Lorient arrive on the Côte d'Azur with plenty to prove after a difficult 2025/26 season that saw them finish 18th. Alexandre Dujeux takes charge for his first competitive fixture, and his side showed mixed results down the stretch, collecting two wins and a draw from their last five matches. A 3-4-3 shape suggests attacking intent from the visitors, though their away record offers little reason for optimism against a side who have historically dominated this fixture.
Nice's double chance selection rests on a clear structural advantage. Sitting sixth against Lorient in eighteenth, the hosts enjoy a significant gap in league standing. Across 28 prior meetings, Nice have claimed eleven victories to Lorient's seven, reinforcing the home side's pedigree in this fixture. The home win price at 2.15 reflects that expectation, though a draw at 3.60 provides additional cover.
Lorient's recent form offers some resistance, with a win and a draw in their last two outings, yet their overall record of three defeats in five matches underlines persistent inconsistency. Nice's own sequence has been patchy, collecting just one win from five, but opening night at the Allianz Riviera under a new manager should galvanise the squad. The return of Mohamed Abdelmonem to the backline after sixteen months out strengthens Pantaloni's defensive options considerably.
With Nice expected to deploy a compact 5-4-1 shape, this fixture could prove a tight affair. Under 2.5 goals at 2.00 merits attention alongside the primary 1X pick. Lorient's 3-4-3 under new boss Alexandre Dujeux may create sporadic openings, but the weight of evidence favours the hosts avoiding defeat on home soil.
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Trends to Know about Nice vs Lorient
- Nice lead head-to-head with 11 wins
- Lorient sit 18th, losing three of five
- Nice hold strong home record historically
Form & Statistics: Nice vs Lorient
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Nice vs Lorient: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Nice vs Lorient Match?
What time is Nice vs Lorient?
Nice host Lorient at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday 22 August 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.
Where is Nice vs Lorient being played?
This fixture takes place at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, France.
How Can I Watch Nice vs Lorient on TV and Live Stream?
Nice vs Lorient will be broadcast on selected Ligue 1 rights holders; check local listings for coverage details.