The Matchday 33 clash in Ligue 1 between Rennes and Nice will take place on May 10 at Roazhon Park. Rennes vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rennes
The Bretons have lost their last two matches in the French Championship, falling to Lyon (1-4) and Toulouse (1-2). Their uncompromising streak in this tournament has now extended to 24 matches (10 wins, 14 losses). In the last five Ligue 1 matches, Rennes failed to keep a clean sheet. The team is positioned in the lower half of the French Championship standings, sitting in 11th place, not contending for European competition spots, but safe from relegation. Notably, Rennes performs significantly better at home in this Ligue 1 season, earning 25 points compared to 13 away.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of Rennes' last 9 matches in the French Championship.
- The club has scored more than 1 goal in only 1 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament.
- The team has not drawn at home in 13 consecutive Ligue 1 matches (6 wins, 7 losses).
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-5-2)
Brice Samba – Christopher Wooh, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier – Lorenz Assignon, Ludovic Blas, Jaouen Hadjam, Jordan James, Adrien Truffert – Kazeem Olagide, Mohamed Meite.
Nice
The club secured their third consecutive victory in the championship, defeating Reims 1-0 in the last round. Thanks to this surge, Nice has climbed into the Champions League zone in the Ligue 1 standings, moving up to 4th place. The club is only 2 points behind the 2nd position. Nice is among the top five highest-scoring teams in the current championship, having scored 60 times. Their defense is also solid, sharing 5th place with Strasbourg in the list of the most reliable backlines, conceding 39 times. In the first round, Nice defeated their upcoming opponent 3-2.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the club's last 7 matches in the championship.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Nice's last 5 away matches in Ligue 1.
- The team has not lost away in 5 of their last 6 matches in the French top division (3 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-5-2)
Marcin Bulka – Melvin Bard, Moise Bombito, Antoine Mendy – Ali Abdi, Morgan Sanson, Pablo Rosario, Jonathan Clauss, Hicham Boudaoui – Badredine Bouanani, Gaetan Laborde.
Referee
Jeremie Stinat (France)
Matches – 17 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 69;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 35%.
Rennes vs. Nice: Match Prediction
The Bretons continue to perform inconsistently in the current championship. Rennes typically alternates between wins and losses, being the most uncompromising team in the league, with only 2 draws. However, they have lost more matches – 18 losses compared to 12 wins. It is unlikely that the unmotivated Bretons will be focused on results in the upcoming match. Rennes cannot climb higher than 10th place even if they win both remaining matches.
Meanwhile, Nice is not just aiming for European competition but is striving to finish in the Champions League zone. The team has improved at the end of the season and is on a 3-match winning streak, including a victory over PSG, which was the champion's first defeat in this tournament. Nice also has the advantage in recent head-to-head meetings, winning 3 of the last 4 Ligue 1 matches against Rennes (1 loss).
The team from the French Riviera, currently on the rise and highly motivated, is unlikely to slow down. I expect the visitors to extend their winning streak, my prediction: Nice to win
