Rennes vs Nice Betting Odds, AI Picks and Prediction
Nice will be back in league action in France this weekend, as they look to close the gap on PSG at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Their latest match on the Ligue 1 schedule will see them come up against Rennes, who had been in steady form before the winter break.
The hosts will be aiming to make a late push for a European finish in the second half of the season, and their chances could be aided by landing a second straight victory this weekend. You can find the latest Rennes vs Nice betting odds and our Ligue 1 picks below.
Game Information
| RENNES vs NICE |
| Location of the Game: Roazhon Park, Rennes, France |
| Date and Time: Saturday, January 13, 2024. 3:00 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 Ligue 1 Round 18 |
| How to watch: ESPN |
Rennes vs Nice AI Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Nice +210 |
It could be testing to make a Rennes vs Nice betting prediction this weekend, as both sides come into the fixture in solid recent form. However, despite it being one of the more competitive Ligue 1 matchups this weekend, it could be worth siding with the high-flying Nice.
The visitors have won each of their last two against Rennes, and have suffered just one defeat in the last six clashes between the sides in Ligue 1.
Rennes vs Nice Betting Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| RENNES | 4-7-6 19Pts | +135 | -0.25 | O 2.25 |
| NICE | 10-5-2 35Pts | +210 | +0.25 | U 2.25 |
| DRAW | +230 |
The Rennes vs Nice betting odds shows the hosts as the commanding +135 favorites on the moneyline this weekend. A victory for the in-form visitors is available at +210, while the draw is the biggest-priced selection at +230.
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Rennes vs Nice Analysis
Rennes Preview
It wasn’t the start to the season that Rennes would have been hoping for in 2023-24, as they come into their first league match in 2024 closer to the relegation places than they are to the European positions. However, the odds show them as the commanding favorites for this Rennes vs Nice matchup.
The hosts have at least turned a corner in recent weeks after going two without a defeat in the league. That form has seen them move up to tenth in the standings, and a second straight win on Saturday could see them move to within a point of the top nine.
The Rennes defense has certainly improved across their recent matches, as they have conceded just once across their last three. They warmed up for their return to league action by securing a 2-0 success against Guingamp in the French Cup last weekend.
Arnaud Kalimuendo was the standout performer in that success, as the striker netted twice in the second period. He could once again be among the key players this weekend, as the Ligue 1 player stats show that he has scored three in 15 games this term.
Nice Preview
Nice will be hoping to regain their consistency when the Ligue 1 season resumes this weekend, as they lost ground on PSG before the break after losing two of their four matches in the league. Still, the Nice standings show that they remain in a prominent position in the table, boasting a four-point advantage in the race for a Champions League finish.
Only PSG has picked up more victories than Nice so far this term, while the French side has also suffered just two defeats. However, their attacking trends could do with improvement, as the Ligue 1 team stats show that they have scored just 19 goals.
No side in the top eight in France has scored less than that tally. However, their success this term has been built on their excellent defensive record. Nice have allowed just nine goals, which is easily the best record in the competition.
The French side returned to action in the French Cup on Saturday, but they narrowly avoided a shock exit at the hands of Auxerre after edging through the round of 64 tie by claiming success on penalties.
Rennes vs Nice Head to Head
The Ligue 1 odds for this fixture are a little bit of a shock, especially given that Nice have won each of the last two against Rennes, and four of the previous six. Over the same period, Rennes has recorded just a single victory against their rivals, but that did come in a 2-1 success in this exact fixture last term.
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