Nice vs Rennes Prediction 8 March 2026
🔊 Can Rennes extend their winning streak in the league? This Sunday, they have the chance to do so as they visit an inconsistent Nice. There's a 16-point gap between these teams in the standings, which is a significant difference for mid-season. We've conducted an in-depth analysis of this matchup and provided a prediction on its outcome - you can read all about it below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nice and Rennes have a history of alternating victories in their head-to-head matchups. Therefore, it's unwise to single out a statistical favorite in this pairing. Instead, focus should be placed on the current form of the teams.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Rennes
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice have secured a spot in the Coupe de France semifinals this week, edging past Lorient in a penalty shootout. The match ended in a goalless draw (0-0) in regular time, even though Claude Puel's side played with a numerical advantage throughout the second half. This highlights the frailties in their attack, which has been largely ineffective of late. However, the football lottery favored Nice this time around.
🔴 Nice's last league victory came in the 19th round, and now we're already at the 25th. It's crucial that their cup success doesn't go to the players' and coaching staff's heads, as the team's issues remain unsolved-they still struggle to score, and their defense is as porous as ever. In their most recent Ligue 1 outing, Nice fell to Paris (0-1), a team languishing at the bottom of the standings.
Match Results: Nice
Stade Rennes Team Overview
⚫ Rennes are gradually climbing towards the European competition spots, with just one more step to solidify their position. Currently, the team has accumulated 40 points, but the competition for 5th to 8th places is incredibly tight, making every point crucial. It's worth noting that Rennes recently appointed a new head coach, Franck Haise, who previously managed Nice before being dismissed.
🔴 It's particularly noteworthy that Franck Haise's squad is on an upswing, winning three consecutive matches while conceding only one goal. They have consecutively defeated PSG (3-1), Auxerre (3-0), and Toulouse (1-0). The attacking line deserves praise for consistently finding the net in their last four league matches.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
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Nice
❌ Nice will definitely be without Hicham Boudaoui, Isak Jansson, and Elie Wahi for this match. These players have recently picked up injuries and are currently unfit to play. It's worth noting that Mohamed Abdel Monem, Moise Bombito, and Youssouf Ndayishimiye have also been sidelined for quite some time. Defender Ali Abdi has not been included in the squad, and Melvin Bard might miss the game due to health issues. Midfielder Everton Pereiro's participation is uncertain as it remains unclear whether he has recovered from the injury sustained in the previous round.
Stade Rennes
❌ Rennes head into the upcoming clash with minimal setbacks. Center-back Jérémy Gélin remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, but previously absent Przemysław Frankowski and Yassir Zabeiri might make an appearance in this match.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by Romain Lissorgue. Over a span of 100 matches, he averages 3.77 yellow cards per game, with 28 fouls. In 24 Ligue 1 fixtures, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Nice averages 2.3 per game, while Rennes averages 2. This season, opponents have not been receiving many cautions, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In the French league, Nice's individual total averages 1.3 goals per match, whereas Rennes boasts a higher average of 1.6. The matches involving these teams are high-scoring affairs: the hosts average 3.1, and the visitors 3. Taking this into account, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Across 24 Ligue 1 games, Nice has averaged 5 corners per match, while Rennes has averaged 5.5 in the same period. Both teams frequently earn corner kicks and have statistics above the league average, so we suggest betting on total corners over 8.5.
Editorial Prediction
Nice have struggled with consistency this season. While they've had some fleeting successes, like their recent cup clash, overall, their performances have been underwhelming. In contrast, Rennes are on a formidable winning streak that looks impressive in comparison. We believe the visitors can at least secure a draw in this matchup, so we're betting on Rennes with a handicap (0). The expected scoreline is a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
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Betting Tips: Nice - Stade Rennes
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