Nice vs Lorient: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Nice are enjoying a fantastic season, they are successful in all competitions. Team got off to a great start in the French Cup, southerners managed to beat Cholet and PSG, after that they outclassed Versailles and advanced into the final of the competition. 

After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 the Eaglets have 15 victories and seven draws to their name, delivering 51 points and a 6th spot in the standings. After a draw against Rennes (1:1) hosts were defeated at Lens (0:3). 

Schneiderlin, Lemina and Claude Maurice are unavailable this weekend. 

Lorient failed to meet expectations in the current season, fans hoped for a Top-10 finish, but things are not going so well for the club. Team was unable to advance past the first round of the French Cup, suffering a defeat to Rennes. 

After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 Christophe Pelissier's men have seven victories and 10 draws, delivering 31 points and a 16th spot in the standings. After a 1:5 defeat to PSG, Les Merlus recorded a home victory over Saint-Etienne (6:2). 

Diarra, Innocent, Loric are sidelined for the upcoming match.