Rennes vs Nice prediction and betting tips on January 13, 2024
Within the framework of the 18th round of the French elite, Rennes will host Nice. The match prognosis for these opponents has been published on our platform.
Rennes
The "Red and Blacks" cannot be satisfied with their performance in the current championship, as they hold a modest tenth place, trailing the top quartet by a significant 12 points. In the last round, they managed to defeat one of the underdogs, Clermont, away with a score of 3-1, breaking a streak of three winless matches. Even reaching the top six will be challenging, so it makes sense to focus on the French Cup, where they recently triumphed away against Guingamp with a score of 2-0, securing a spot in the Round of 16. The club has four personnel losses ahead of this encounter.
Nice
Things are clearly going better for the "Eagles" as they occupy the second place in Ligue 1, trailing the leader by 5 points. The battle for the championship does not seem realistic, considering the squad and capabilities of PSG, but finishing in the top three is an achievable goal. In the last round, Nice defeated the resilient Lens 2-0 at home, with substitute Terem Moffi scoring a brace. Approximately a week ago, the club triumphed at home in the French Cup against Oser in a penalty shootout. Eight players will not be available to assist their teammates in this encounter, as half of them have been called up to African national teams.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Nice concedes the fewest goals in Ligue 1, only 9 goals in 17 games.
- In the first-round meeting, Rennes lost away with a score of 0-2.
Match prediction for Rennes – Nice
Initially, both opponents were given identical chances of victory, but now the odds for the hosts have slightly decreased, making Rennes the favorite in the encounter. We anticipate a challenging and unpredictable battle, where high-scoring should not be expected. A promising option here is to bet on a total of fewer than 2.5 goals.