OGC Nice vs Rennes Prediction 03.01.2025 | Ligue 1

• Competition: France - Ligue 1
• Date: Friday, 3rd, January 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Allianz Riviera (Nice)

OGC Nice, aiming to stay in contention for the top three, welcome Stade Rennais to Allianz Riviera for a Friday evening clash in the 16th round of Ligue 1.

OGC Nice vs Rennes Betting Tips: X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

The performances of Les Aiglons in the closing weeks of 2024 were far from praiseworthy, as was evidented during the Coupe de France clash, where they narrowly advanced to the next stage by edging out fifth-tier outfit Corte in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

Returning to their home ground, OGC Nice will look to pull off a successful result that would make their top-three hopes realistic again, as they can proudly claim to be, alongside PSG, the only unbeaten home side in Ligue 1 with a record of four wins and three draws.

In contrast to Friday's hosts, Stade Rennais did not allow their path to the Coupe de France round of 16 to be disrupted by former Ligue 1 member Bordeaux, as they crushed them with a devastating 4-1 scoreline.

Recently, the Brittany club managed to bring a sense of relief to their supporters by distancing themselves from the relegation zone through an upturn in form, which they confirmed with dominant triumphs over St. Etienne (5-0) and Angers (2-0) in their last three top-flight outings.

But, the away dispays of Les rouge et Noirs this season offer no glimmer of hope, as they have been unable to claim victory in any Ligue 1 away fixture and have succumbed to defeat in six of their opening seven trips, with three straight losses to cap it off.

Even though they rank among the league's poorest travelers to date, a determined Stade Rennais seem equipped to slightly improve their road record by taking at least a point against an OGC Nice side that, in addition to being lukewarm, are also hampered by the absence of important contributors.