Rennes vs Nice Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Rennes vs Nice on and what time does it start? Rennes vs Nice will take place on Saturday 13th January, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Rennes vs Nice? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Rennes vs Nice on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Rennes vs Nice
Where can I stream Rennes vs Nice in the UK? If Rennes vs Nice is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
RENNES
In the November international break, former coach Julien Stephan returned to replace Bruno Genesio and things did immediately improve for Stade Rennais but there remained some inconsistency. They have drawn seven of their 17 matches so far this season, keeping them trapped firmly in the middle-of-the-table.
The home team come into this one on the back of a comfortable 2-0 defeat of Guingamp in the Coupe de France in their most recent outing, last weekend, returning from the winter break. That followed on from comfortably defeating Clermont by three goals to one in mid-December before the stoppage.
NICE
The appointment of Francesco Farioli in the summer appeared to be a risky one but the southerners have very much overperformed their pre-season expectations as they begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting firmly tucked inside the top three and the UEFA Champions League qualification spots.
They did endure a bit of an inconsistent run of form before the Ligue 1 winter break, though, with two defeats in four matches before the stoppage. The visitors did return from the winter break with another unconvincing performance, sharing a goalless draw with Auxerre and requiring a penalty shootout to get through.
THE TEAM NEWS
RENNES
Christopher Wooh is away at AFCON so he will be unavailable, as will wantaway midfielder Nemanja Matic, who is supposedly nursing an injury.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mandanda; Omari, Belocian, Theate; Doue, le Fee, Santamaria, Nagida; Gouiri, Terrier; Kalimuendo
UNAVAILABLE: Wooh (International Duty), Assignon (Injured), Matic (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
NICE
Jean-Clair Todibo is missing for this weekend’s visit too Rennes as he is suspended, whilst the lies of Jeremie Boga and Youcef Atal are away at AFCON, too.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Bulka; Lotomba, Mendy, Dante, Bard; Sanson, Belahyane, Rosario; Laborde, Guessand, Claude-Maurice
UNAVAILABLE: Todibo (Suspended), Boudaoui (International Duty), Atal (International Duty), Boga (International Duty), Bouanani (Injured), Balde (Injured), Thuram (Injured), Diop (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Rennes lost the likes of Lovro Majer and Jeremy Doku but they could well re-invest in the January transfer window as they aim for a top six finish and a return to European football this season. They are improving and have been entertaining with their 17 games consisting of 45 goals so far this season. They now face a Nice side that, like they did against Auxerre last weekend, have struggled for goals throughout the campaign. They have scored just 19 in 17 games, despite sitting in the top three. That lack of goals and the fact Rennes’ matches have been less than three per game, despite being relatively entertaining, would suggest another low-scoring encounter.
TIP: UNDER 3.5 GOALS
