Nancy vs Lorient: Match guide and preview

The visiting Lorient played their last game only four days ago, a Ligue 2 match. That game, against Caen, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Lorient.

This pitch has grass, which is not Lorient's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Lorient have performed like this: Played 43 matches resulting in 21 wins, 7 draws and 15 defeats with the goal stats 65-55 (scored/conceded). Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 800 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

Nancy form and stats

The first game here at Stade Marcel-Picot resulted in a draw. Last season Nancy's home game statistics were 7 victories, 2 draws and 10 defeats from 19 games.

Nancy drew their last game, 1-1 away at Valenciennes. The points were shared before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus Orléans.

There will be little rest for Nancy after this match as they are travelling to Caen for a Coupe de la Ligue game in only four days.

Nancy has scored 0 goals so far and conceded 0 goals from 1 home game.

Lorient form and stats

A perfect away game record so far for the visitors, but they have only played once. Last season their away game stats were 9 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats from 19 matches.

It's the second away game in a row for Lorient, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Caen in the Ligue 2 last time out. A home win before that, celebrating 3-0 vs Paris.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Le Mans in just four days.

As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Lorient has managed 2 goals and let in 1 from 1 match.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Nancy won 3 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Lorient has 5 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 7 / 3

Top Goalscorers

Y. Wissa 2 goals / 1 assists

Vágner 1 goals

M. Saunier 1 goals

Nancy missing players

Lorient missing players