Nice host Lorient as both sides seek early-season momentum
Nice open their home account against Lorient at the Allianz Riviera, with both clubs looking to build on mixed starts to the campaign. The fixture arrives early in the Ligue 1 calendar, offering both sides a chance to find their footing.
Recent form
Nice head into the match having won two and drawn two of their last five, though a pair of losses in that span shows the inconsistency they will hope to iron out. Lorient, meanwhile, have collected three wins from their last five, a slightly better return, though their sequence has also included two defeats.
The two sides have finished level in three of their last five meetings, including a 3-3 draw in Ligue 1 last February and a goalless stalemate in the Coupe de France in March. Lorient's most recent Ligue 1 win over Nice came in November, a 3-1 victory, while Nice's last success against their visitors dates back to April 2024, when they won 3-0.
What to expect
Given the shared history of tight, often drawn contests between these two clubs, this latest meeting looks likely to be closely fought. With Lorient carrying the slightly stronger recent record into the match, Nice will be keen to use home advantage to reassert themselves early in the season.