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Nice welcome Rennes to the Allianz Riviera on Friday looking to extend their recent improvement, although the visitors arrive hoping to strengthen their position near the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Franck Haise’s side sit second after eight matches, one point behind Paris Saint-Germain, while Nice have climbed to 10th following three victories in their last four league outings, and you can check out our BOYLE Sports promo code for the latest offers.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Nice vs. Rennes key stats
- Rennes have scored in each of their last five Ligue 1 meetings with Nice.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of Rennes' last five matches across all competitions.
- Each of the last eight meetings between the sides has produced a winner.
- Rennes have won five of their eight league matches this season.
Nice vs Rennes preview: In-form visitors face improving hosts
Nice vs Rennes — Tale of the Tape
| Nice | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 2nd |
| 11 | Points | 16 |
| 8 | Goals For | 18 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 14 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 7th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 13th (A) |
Nice have started to find their feet after a difficult opening to the campaign, with last week's 2-1 comeback victory away to Brest extending their recent run to three wins in their last four league matches.
Olivier Pantaloni's side have collected 11 points from eight league fixtures, leaving them just one point short of the top half, and another victory this weekend could strengthen their hopes of securing European football.
The hosts have also established a degree of consistency at the Allianz Riviera, where they have avoided defeat in their last eight matches.
However, Nice will approach this encounter with caution, having suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat the last time they hosted Rennes at the Allianz Riviera.
Rennes, meanwhile, arrive in confident mood after sweeping aside Strasbourg 3-0 last weekend, a result that kept them just one point behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
The victory continued a run of inconsistent results, with the Red and Blacks alternating between wins and defeats across their last five matches, including heavy losses to Lyon and Paris FC alongside victories over Auxerre and Marseille.
Rennes have found their recent away assignments less straightforward, going four competitive matches without a win on their travels, and they will be eager to end that run on Friday.
The Red and Blacks have been an entertaining side to watch this season, scoring 18 goals and conceding 14 in Ligue 1, with their matches producing a division-high 32 goals overall.
Nice vs. Rennes form guide & betting tips
| Nice | vs | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
LWWLW |
Form | WLWLW |
| 9 | Points | 9 |
| 7th | Form Table | 6th |
| 7 | Goals For | 11 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 9 |
LWWLW |
Form (All Comps) | WWLDW |
Whispers predicts: Nice 1-2 Rennes
Each of the last eight meetings between Nice and Rennes has produced a winner, making either team to win at 1.25 (1/4) an option for those looking to avoid the draw.
Both teams to score at 1.50 (1/2) also appeals, as Rennes have consistently found the net in this fixture, while Nice's recent performances suggest that the hosts have enough attacking threat to get on the scoresheet.
Meanwhile, over 2.5 goals at 1.57 (4/7) is worth considering, given that each of Rennes' last five matches across all competitions has produced at least three goals.
A 2-1 away victory for Rennes at 10.00 (9/1) also looks a reasonable correct-score option, with the visitors' stronger league position giving them an edge despite Nice's recent improvement.
> Double chance – Anybody to win at 1.25 (1/4) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – Yes at 1.50 (1/2) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 (4/7)| Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Nice 1-2 Rennes at 10.00 (9/1) | Likelihood: Outsider