The France. Ligue 1. Season 26/27 continues with an electrifying showdown as Nice hosts Lorient on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 20:45 local time. The match takes place at Home Arena in Germany, where fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Referee Christian Dingert will officiate the encounter. Weather conditions are expected to be Light rain, 14°C. Nice comes into this fixture with momentum, although the potential absence of Hartmann could impact their lineup. On the other side, Lorient faces similar concerns with Meier listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: Lorient 3 - 3 Nice (2022). Lorient 3 - 0 Nice (2025). Lorient 1 - 3 Nice (2021). Lorient 3 - 2 Nice (2023). Lorient 0 - 1 Nice (2022). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 3:0.