Lorient vs Nantes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lorient prepare to host Nantes on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Dechepy, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Lorient, currently 9th in the standings with 31 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 22 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Nantes, sitting 17th with 14 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lorient and Nantes have favored Lorient, with Lorient claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Angers, Lorient recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mvogo, Yongwa, Talbi, Silva, Kouassi, Abergel, Cadiou, Le Bris, Pagis, Makengo, Dieng. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Nantes's last outing came against Monaco, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lopes, Awaziem, Youssif, Sylla, Machado, Kaba, Coquelin, Centonze, Tabibou, Cabella, Abline. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Lorient are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Nantes are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Lorient's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Nantes's games average 3.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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