Ligue 1 – Nice vs Rennes
Game week – 30
4th place Nice will welcome 3rd place team Rennes to the Allianz Riviera – Nice Stadium on Saturday. The winner of this contest will gain a huge upper hand in terms of finishing in one of the UCL spots.
Prediction
Rennes are on a five match winning streak but they have lost four of their last six away league games. Their opponents, however, have won four of their last five home league matches. Therefore, I have backed a double chase in their favour.
Furthermore, do not expect Rennes to be anywhere close to their best. Thanks to their injury crisis.
Ligue 1 – Nice vs Rennes: Betting tips
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Double chance: Nice @ 1.69 odds.
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Correct Score: Nice 2-1 @ 10.00 odds.
Predicted starting lineup
Nice:
Benitez; Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard; Thuram, Schneiderlin, Lemina, Kluivert; Gouiri, Delort
Will not play: Schneiderlin M. (Calf Injury).
Rennes:
Alemdar; Traore, Omari, Aguerd, Meling; Majer, Santamaria, Tait; Bourigard, Guirassy, Terrier
Will not play: Bade L. (Muscle Injury), Doku J. (Calf Injury), Gelin J. (Knee Injury), Gomis A. (Finger Injury). Salin R. (Calf Injury), Sulemana K. (Back Injury).
Pre match conference
Manager, Christophe Galtier: “Rennes are the best attack in the league [63 goals] and have a good defence. Everything has been in place there for a few months. We’ll be facing the best team in the league right now. We’re expecting a tough match.”
“If we let the team play like they know how to and we fall into the traps they can lead us into, we can quickly get into trouble. But on the other hand, it’s a chance to play Rennes at home. The margins are small. It won’t be a double-edged match but rather a direct clash.”
