Match Summary
Lorient defeated Nice 2:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2016. Goals were scored by A. Plea 43′, J. Aliadière 71′, W. Mesloub 76′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Lorient had 45% possession while Nice held 55%. Lorient had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Nice. Lorient made 3 substitutions, Nice made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Lorient and Nice — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Lorient had 45% possession against Nice's 55%. Lorient registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Nice managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 20–7.
Lineups
Lorient lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under B. Casoni, while Nice deployed a 4-3-3 under L. Favre.
Defensive Solidity
Lorient deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Nice's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Lorient field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Nice's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Lorient start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Nice averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: B. Casoni
Substitutes
Coach: L. Favre
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Lorient have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Nice show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Lorient vs Nice Head to Head Results
Lorient and Nice have met 25 times — Lorient won 5, Nice won 10, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Nice leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 59 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.36 per match (26 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lorient are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2026.
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Recent Meetings (25)
API data: 8 Apr 2026