Nice entered the game after a 0-0 Ligue 1 draw against Reims. With 48% possession and 18 shots on goal, Nice had three or more goals per game in five of its past six fixtures, while Reims had 10 shots and three on target.

FC Lorient, who were beaten in their last match against Montpellier, are hoping for a better result in their upcoming match. In that match, FC Lorient had 55% possession and 18 attempts at goal, while Montpellier had 13 attempts and 5 on target. However, FC Lorient has been scored against in six of their last six games, allowing opponents to score nine goals.

Francesco Farioli faces only one fitness concern for Nice, with Alexis Beka Beka sidelined due to depression. Les Aiglons may use a 4-3-3 system with Marcin Bulka, Jordan Lotomba, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dante, Melvin Bard, Hichem Boudaoui, Pablo Rosario, Khéphren Thuram, Mohamed Ali Cho, Terem Moffi, and Jeremie Boga.

FC Lorient’s gaffer, Régis Le Bris, faces a fitness issue with Quentin Boisgard missing due to a metatarsal fracture. Les Merlus may use a 3-4-2-1 lineup with Yvon Mvogo, Formose Mendy, Nathaniel Adjei, Isaak Toure, Panos Katseris, Laurent Abergel, Imran Louza, Darline Yongwa, Ayman Kari, Badredine Bouanani, and Mohamed Bamba.

Predicted lineups:

OGC Nice

Goalkeeper: Marcin Bulka
Defenders: Dante, Jean Clair Todibo, Jordan Lotomba, Melvin Bard
Midfielders: Pablo Rosario, Khephren Thuram, Hichem Boudaoui
Forwards: Jeremie Boga, Terem Moffi, Mohamed Ali Cho

FC Lorient

Goalkeeper: Yvon Mvogo
Defenders: Formose Mendy, Nathaniel Adjei, Isaak Toure
Midfielders: Imran Louza, Panos Katseris, Darline Yongwa, Laurent Abergel
Forwards: Mohamed Bamba, Badredine Bouanani, Ayman Kari

• OGC Nice – 2 wins
• FC Lorient – 1 win
• Draws – 3

Over all competition record

Ligue 1 Standings

Nice is expected to score several goals against FC Lorient, who may struggle with scoring, leading to a 2-0 win for the team.

Winning probability:

OGC Nice – 62%

Draw – 23%

FC Lorient – 15%

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