Spring 2020 in the French Ligue 1 promises to be extremely exciting. Between rank four and 15 there are just seven points; This means that a total of three quarters of the teams can have legitimate hopes for an international starting position.

Nice vs Rennes Free Soccer Betting Tips

The positive surprise of the season is undoubtedly Stade Rennes, who, as third in the table, already have a small cushion on the competition. The Brittany team opened the 21st matchday abroad this weekend. This leads to a duel between Nice and Rennes on the Cote d’Azur.

The hosts from Nice recently showed a strongly increasing form, collected a strong eleven points in the last six Ligue 1 games and thus fought their way into the broad midfield. The results of Stade Rennes in the past weeks and months have been even more impressive.

Eight of the last ten league games were victorious. Nevertheless, slightly higher odds are offered for guests on Friday evening between Nice and Rennes. However, the bookmakers expect a game at eye level.

Nice – Statistics & current form

For the team of ex-world-class player Parick Vieira, the current season is a season with many ups and downs. After Nice had leased the final result 2-1 at the beginning of the season (the first six games each ended with a 2-1 – four wins, two losses), the team slipped into a crisis and was passed through in the table.

At the beginning of Advent the turnaround was successful and in the last six league games there were three wins, two draws and only one loss against AS Saint-Etienne. Thanks to these eleven points, Nice fought back towards the chasing pack. 11th place seems disappointing at first glance, but with only four points behind the Europa League place, everything is still possible for the team around ex-Bayern player Dante.

In summary, this season there is a completely balanced 8-4-8 record at Nice with a goal difference of 29 goals and 28 goals conceded. The home advantage on Friday evening is definitely an important argument that speaks in the duel between Nice and Rennes for a tip on the home side. The Vieira charges have won six of their ten home games (two draws, two defeats). In addition, almost two thirds of the goals scored were scored in the Allianz Rivera.

During the week, Nice prevailed in the Coupe de France game against Red Star Paris (second division) thanks to a double strike by Danilo Barbosa and Ganago. The guests were only able to score the connecting goal in minute 92. As in the previous round, Nice bought home rights from the opponent. Next week Nice will host Olympique Lyon in the round of 16.

In terms of personnel, Patrick Vieira has to do without the outstanding full-back Youcef Atal and summer newcomer Riza Durmisi (left-back) on Friday evening.

Probable lineup of Nice:
➠ Benitez – Nsoki, Dante, Sarr, Burner – Lees Melou, Cyprien, Boudaoui – Claude-Maurice, Dolberg, Maolida

Last games from Nice:

⚽️ 01/18/2020 – OGC Nice vs. Red Star Paris 2-1 (Coupe de France)
⚽️ 01/11/2020 – Angers vs. OGC Nice 1-1 (Ligue 1)
⚽️ 01/05/2020 – OGC Nice vs. Frejus St-Raphael 2-0 (Coupe de France)
⚽️ 12/21/2019 – OGC Nice vs. Toulouse 3-0 (Ligue 1)
⚽️ 12/14/2019 – Stade Brest vs. OGC Nice 0-0 (Ligue 1)

Rennes – Statistics & current form

The conclusion at Stade Rennes regarding the current season is completely divided. Internationally, the club from Brittany cannot be satisfied with the performance. The reigning Coupe de France winner qualified for the Europa League thanks to the cup victory, remained victorious in the first five games and was therefore eliminated early.

National, on the other hand, things are going like clockwork and the team of head coach Julien Stephan is surprisingly strong. After 20 of 38 match days, the club ranks third in Ligue 1 and accordingly would currently have a Champions League place.

The lead over fourth in the table – FC Nantes – is currently four points. The elf from Brittany has not yet achieved a top three place in the 21st century. The best result was fourth (2005 and 2007).

In the last weeks of 2019, one success followed the other. Of the last eight league games in 2019, no fewer than seven games have been victorious. So far in 2020 there was a narrow home defeat against Marseille and a close 1-0 win in the catch-up game against Nimes. In general, Rennes is a team where bets on just a few goals are extremely productive.

An average of 2.15 hits per league game of the Julien-Elf. Abroad, there have only been 17 goals in ten games and eight games in which the Under 2.5 was the right choice. At the start of the 21st matchday between Nice and Rennes, the prediction for the Under 2.5 is therefore obvious. However, the betting odds have also been adjusted accordingly and are only slightly above 1.60!

Probable lineups of Rennes:
➠ Mendy – Maouassa, Morel, da Silva, Traore – Bourigeaud, Lea Siliki, Camavinga, Raphinha – Niang, Hunou

Last games from Rennes:

⚽️ January 19, 2020 – Athlético Marseille vs. Rennes 0-2 (Coupe de France)
⚽️ Jan 15, 2020 – Olympique Nimes vs. Rennes 0-1 (Ligue 1)
⚽️ 01/10/2020 – Rennes vs. Marseille 0-1 (Ligue 1)
⚽️ 01/04/2020 – Rennes vs. Amiens 0-0 (Coupe de France)
⚽️ 12/21/2019 – Rennes vs. Girondins Bordeaux 1-0 (Ligue 1)

Nice vs Rennes Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

The OGC Nice from the beautiful Cote d’Azur has recently become a fear opponent for Stade Rennes from Brittany. The last victory of the current third in the table was actually a long time ago, on the 34th matchday of the 2014/15 season Rennes prevailed.

Since then, the OGC Nizza has been without defeat in Ligue 1 nine times in a row (six wins, three draws). In the first leg of the current season at the beginning of September, Nice managed a 2-1 away win at Roazhon Park despite a 0-1 deficit due to a last-minute goal by defender Racine Coly.

Nice vs Rennes Free Soccer Betting Tips

The two teams should not lack self-confidence after their recent performances. Nice fights back to the top places, while Rennes can even dream of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

In terms of quality, the teams are at eye level and due to the similar shape, the bookmakers see no favorites in the duel between Nice and Rennes according to current odds. Thanks to the home advantage, the odds for Nice are slightly lower than those for guests from Brittany.

Key Facts – Nice vs Rennes tips

? Cross-competition, Nice has now been six games without defeat
? Nice has been unbeaten against Stade Rennes for nine league games
? Only two away games from Rennes ended with at least three goals

In fact, we don’t dare to prediction the three-way market between Nice and Rennes, because the key word here will be “day form”. Although Nice is a team that is scoring a lot of goals in front of a home crowd, Dolberg & Co. will also have to gnaw at Rennes’ strong defense.

If the first goal is scored in the 30th minute of the game at the earliest, more than twice the stake is tempting. Since we expect a game without many chances to score, we see good chances and bet five units between Nice and Rennes on this tip.

Competition: Ligue 1
Date: Jan 24th 2020
Betting Tips: 1st goal after 30 minutes
Odds: 2.05
Stake: 5/10 units