France's Ligue 1 will resume with a mouthwatering clash between Nice and Rennes at Allianz Riviera on Friday, 3 January. View our free Nice vs Rennes predictions below.
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Nice vs Rennes predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Nice opened the scoring in five of their last seven clashes with Stade Rennais.
- Rennes conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- Nice's last nine matches have all featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Nice's last nine games.
Correct score prediction: Nice 2-1 Rennes
Stade Rennais have been one of the worst travellers in the French top flight. They have no wins in seven road games so far, with a draw and six defeats. Considering that Nice are unbeaten at home, we are backing the hosts to secure all three points after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice are clear favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stade Rennais kicked off their Coupe de France campaign with a comfortable 4-1 win at Bordeaux. Jorge Sampaoli’s men have enjoyed some fine form in recent weeks, winning three of their last four games in all competitions.
However, Rennes' record away from home does not exactly inspire much confidence, as they lost six out of seven road games this season.
With that in mind, Nice are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Nice's last nine matches featured goals at both ends. Given that both teams found the net in five of the last seven meetings between these sides, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Rennes avoid a third consecutive defeat at Allianz Riviera?
In the last five meetings between Nice and Rennes, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them. Interestingly, Stade Rennais lost their last two trips to this stadium.
France Ligue 1 13/01/24
Rennes
Nice
France Ligue 1 05/11/23
Nice
Rennes
France Ligue 1 06/05/23
Nice
Rennes
France Ligue 1 02/01/23
Rennes
Nice
France Ligue 1 02/04/22
Nice
Rennes
Nice preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Yael Nandjou is suspended for this game after receiving his marching orders in Nice's Coupe de France skirmish a couple of weeks ago. However, Jonathan Clauss will be available for selection this weekend having served his one-game suspension in that cup outing.
On the injury front, up to ten players are still on the treatment table for Nice, including Terem Moffi, Morgan Sanson, Mattia Viti, Dante, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Ali Abdi , Antoine Mendy, Mohamed Ali-Cho, Tom Louchet and Victor Orakpo.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Bard, Bombito, Rosario, Clauss, Boudaoui, Diop, Dembele, Bouanani, Guessand & Laborde.
France Ligue 1 08/02/25
W
Lens
0
Nice
2
France Cup 05/02/25
L
Stade Briochin
2
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 02/02/25
D
Toulouse
1
Nice
1
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
D
Bodo/Glimt
1
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 26/01/25
W
Marseille
0
Nice
2
Rennes preview: A fair few absentees
As for Rennes, injuries to Dogan Alemdar, Alidu Seidu, and Amine Gouiri mean that these players will likely be unavailable this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Mandanda (GK), Hateboer, Ostigard, Truffert, Assignon, Blas, Matusiwa, James, Nagida, Gronbaek & Kalimuendo.
France Ligue 1 08/02/25
W
St Etienne
0
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 02/02/25
W
Strasbourg
0
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 25/01/25
L
Monaco
3
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 18/01/25
L
Brest
2
Rennes
1
France Cup 15/01/25
L
Troyes
1
Rennes
0
Player to watch: Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud Kalimuendo was on the scoresheet the last time Nice and Rennes squared off against each other. The former PSG forward has been impressive of late, scoring four times in his last four appearances for Stade Rennais. He will look to score in back-to-back games for the first time in six months.