Rennes vs Nice Prediction 26 October 2025
🔊 How will the clash between these table neighbors end? This Sunday, in the ninth round of the French football championship, a compelling match unfolds between solid mid-table teams Rennes and Nice. Both sides have accumulated 11 points and are eager to add to their tally after this upcoming encounter. You'll find a prediction for this showdown below.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the last six encounters between Rennes and Nice, the home side has always emerged victorious. As a result, each team has claimed three wins alternately.
Head-to-head statistics Rennes - Nice
Stade Rennes Team Overview
⚫ This season, Rennes have lost just one match, and that was at the very start of the campaign. Their current unbeaten streak has reached six games. However, there's a downside-too many draws are preventing them from accumulating a significant number of points and climbing up the league table.
🔴 In their last four fixtures, Rennes have shared the spoils with their opponents. Notably, the previous two matches were thrilling encounters with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities: Le Havre (2-2) and Auxerre (2-2). Against Auxerre, Rennes slightly dominated possession (52%) and had more shots on target (7 to 4). They were also closer to victory in terms of expected goals (xG), with 2.07 compared to 1.25. Yet, they couldn't secure the win-another single point in the bag!
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Nice have managed to avoid defeat in their last three matches, but this relative stability is a recent development after a disastrous start to the season. In the Europa League, Franck Haise's squad have struggled significantly, falling short of the competition's standards and losing every match so far: three defeats in three rounds, which certainly does not boost their confidence.
⚫ In their latest Ligue 1 outing, Nice pulled off a surprise victory against one of the season's frontrunners, Lyon (3-2). It seemed like a catalyst for future success! However, the joy from this win was short-lived, as midweek saw the 'Eaglets' continue their Europa League woes, suffering an away loss to Celta Vigo (2-1).
Match Results: Nice
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Stade Rennes
🎙 Rennes head coach Habib Beye shared his thoughts on Nice's performance and his team's chances against them: “Franck Haise optimizes his squad by leveraging each player's strengths, and he's managed to find a balance. He can also rely on the return of key players like Sofiane Diop, who plays a crucial role. In their match against Lyon, they delivered some impressive results. They have a high-quality attack and a dynamic system similar to ours. Nice are a quality team with an excellent coach. Franck knows his team and players inside out. Last season, this was an important match. I believe it will be an open encounter between two teams eager to play. Hopefully, we'll have opportunities to capitalize on.”
❌ Rennes have no injury concerns ahead of this fixture. All players the coaching staff counted on are fully fit and ready to take the field.
Nice
❌ Nice have a number of players sidelined due to injuries, leaving them unavailable for the upcoming match. Among them are forward Terem Moffi and defenders Dante and Moise Bombito. All these players have featured in matches this season but are currently not fit to take the field.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Marc Bollengier. Over his last 70 matches, he averages 3.34 yellow cards per game, with 27 fouls. In Ligue 1, over eight matches, Rennes average 1.8 yellow cards per game while Nice average 2.3. Both teams tend to receive relatively few cautions, so a bet on total yellow cards under 4.5 seems reasonable.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Rennes average 1.4 goals per match in the league, while Nice average 1.5. The goal tally for matches involving these teams stands at 2.9 for the hosts and 3.3 for the visitors. Considering this data, a bet on total goals under 3.5 for the match is worth considering.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last eight Ligue 1 encounters, Rennes have averaged 4.6 corners per game, while Nice have averaged 5.8. The "Eaglets" frequently execute flank plays and take shots on goal, leading to corner kicks, whereas their opponents are slightly less active in this aspect. Therefore, it's advisable to bet on the visitors to win the corner count.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have been performing admirably in Ligue 1 recently, yet Nice might struggle with their players' mental state following three consecutive defeats in the Europa League. Considering that in their last six head-to-head encounters, the home team always emerged victorious, we anticipate a 2-1 win for Rennes. On their home turf, the "Red and Blacks" remain unbeaten this season with two wins and two draws. Therefore, for the main bet on this match, we suggest taking the home team (0) handicap.
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