2 October 2016 at 15:00

21
Full Time
Referee: Olivier Thual

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nice3wins
5draws10 meetings
Lorient2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Lorient.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 54.2%Draw 28.3%Away 21.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.404.50
Max1.883.694.75
Market favourite:Nice · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market51.9%26.4%21.6%
Public market52.8%27.2%20.0%
Δ0.9%0.7%1.6%

Nice vs Lorient — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nice
Result vs. Market: Nice (54%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

NiceHalf-time:10Lorient
8Shots17
2Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
22/02/26Nice3–3Lorient2.05/3.60/3.40
30/11/25Lorient3–1Nice2.45/3.34/2.96
19/04/24Nice3–0Lorient1.54/4.26/5.98
20/08/23Lorient1–1Nice3.30/3.37/2.15
19/03/23Nice1–1Lorient1.67/3.82/5.26
30/10/22Lorient1–2Nice2.49/3.39/2.88
17/04/22Nice2–1Lorient1.75/3.68/4.99
22/09/21Lorient1–0Nice3.27/3.45/2.21
14/03/21Lorient1–1Nice2.56/3.30/2.84
23/12/20Nice2–2Lorient1.88/3.63/4.17

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nice

W 358D 292L 349
Over 2.542
Goals scored1149

Away Record: Lorient

W 196D 197L 270
Over 2.546
Goals scored781

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nice defeated Lorient 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2016. Goals were scored by Ricardo Pereira 11′, B. Moukandjo 61′, M. Balotelli 86′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Nice had 54% possession while Lorient held 46%. Nice had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 17 (4 on target) for Lorient. Nice made 2 substitutions, Lorient made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Nice and Lorient — 3 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Nice
Lorient
Kick Off
Ricardo Pereira

assist: M. Bodmer

11′
27′François Bellugou
Half Time
61′
B. Moukandjo

assist: M. Mara

Dalbert HenriqueV. Eysseric
63′
64′
F. BellugouW. Mesloub
72′
B. MoukandjoA. Waris
M. BodmerA. Plea
76′
85′Cafú
85′
A. MvuembaI. Ben Khémis
Mario Balotelli86′
M. Balotelli

assist: W. Cyprien

86′
Mario Balotelli90′
Mario Balotelli90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nice had 54% possession against Lorient's 46%. Nice registered 8 shots (2 on target) while Lorient managed 17 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 9–14.

2Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal8
8Total Shots17
1Blocked Shots5
4Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox8
9Fouls14
3Corner Kicks5
5Offsides2
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves0
571Total passes470
508Passes accurate417
89%Passes %89%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nice have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Lorient show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nice

WDDLLW

Lorient

WLDLWD

Nice vs Lorient Head to Head Results

Nice and Lorient have met 25 times — Nice won 9, Lorient won 6, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Nice leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 59 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.36 per match (32 for the home side, 27 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.

9

Nice

10

Drawn

6

Lorient

Goals: 32Goals: 27

Recent Meetings (25)

4 Mar 2026Lorient0 – 0Nice
22 Feb 2026Nice3 – 3Lorient
30 Nov 2025Lorient3 – 1Nice
19 Apr 2024Nice3 – 0Lorient
20 Aug 2023Lorient1 – 1Nice
19 Mar 2023Nice1 – 1Lorient
30 Oct 2022Lorient1 – 2Nice
17 Apr 2022Nice2 – 1Lorient
22 Sept 2021Lorient1 – 0Nice
14 Mar 2021Lorient1 – 1Nice
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026