Round 23 - Ligue 1
OGC Nice VS FC Lorient
Allianz Riviera
22 February, 2026
Overview:
OGC Nice (home) vs FC Lorient (away) in Ligue 1 Round 23. Based on historical head-to-head data, Nice holds a significant advantage with 11 wins compared to Lorient's 7 wins in 26 meetings, with 8 draws.
Recent H2H results: 1-1 draw on August 20, 2023
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of OGC Nice.
Nice's possession-dominant approach (59.6 percent) versus Lorient's counter-attacking setup suggests Nice should control tempo. Lorient's defensive organization will be critical to limiting Nice's attacking opportunities from wide areas.
Nice's historical dominance in head-to-head records (42.3 percent win rate versus Lorient's 26.9 percent), combined with superior possession and goal-scoring metrics, provides a strong foundation for prediction. Home advantage further supports Nice's likelihood of victory.
Stats:
| OGC Nice | FC Lorient |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.54 | 1.19 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.62 | 0.16 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Lens | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 12 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 4 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 16 | Nantes | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 17 | 10 | N/A |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 17 | 7 | 2 |
