Nice v Rennes prediction
Team pages: Nice · Rennes · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Nice v Rennes, Ligue 1 on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Nice host Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Rennes have scored 15 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 13 of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%).
Form and the table
Seven of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Nice have three wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 0.71. Nice have scored six goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Nice have conceded nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Both teams scored in 11 of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Rennes have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 2.29. Rennes have conceded 14 goals, the sixth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Nice (13th) and Rennes (sixth) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rennes the stronger side, 128 rating points above Nice (Rennes 1711, Nice 1583, after at least 327 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished Nice 0–4 Rennes.
Team news
Predicted Nice XI (3-4-2-1): Y. Diouf, X. Mandza, Y. Ndayishimiye, M. Abdelmonem, J. Clauss, A. Witsel, D. Coulibaly, N. Nkounkou, M. Bard, H. Boudaoui, G. Hein — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jonathan Clauss (4.0 per match over seven appearances, one goal and one assist) and Niels Nkounkou (3.5 per match over five appearances) have been Nice’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nice (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jonathan Clauss averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 608 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last seven appearances. Niels Nkounkou averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 403 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances.
Predicted Rennes XI (4-1-4-1): B. Samba, C. Cresswell, P. Frankowski, A. Rouault, M. Nagida, V. Rongier, A. Thomasson, M. Camara, S. Szymański, L. Blas, E. Lepaul — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Esteban Lepaul (5.0 per match over nine appearances, seven goals) and Adrien Thomasson (4.4 per match over eight appearances, two goals and two assists) have been Rennes’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rennes (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Esteban Lepaul averages 4.5 shots per 90 over 885 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. Adrien Thomasson averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 575 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Allianz Riviera
- Head-to-head (last 6): Nice 3 · draws 0 · Rennes 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Nice 2W 1D 2L · Rennes 2W 1D 2L
Nice v Rennes (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Nice for / against | Line | Rennes for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.25 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.88 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.88 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.5 for · 7.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.25 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Nice
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | — |
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | — |
| E. Pereira n 8 | 37.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cho n 8 | 38.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Nathan N'Goumou n 8 | 30.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 59.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diop n 8 | 40.9 | 0 | 0.8 |
| T. Louchet n 8 | 44.9 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 3.9 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem n 8 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 3.4 |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 3.1 |
| A. Mendy n 8 | 71.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Diouf n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Rennes
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Cissé n 8 | 26.1 | 3 | 1.7 | — |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 71.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Przemysław Frankowski n 8 | 56.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | — |
| Q. Merlin n 8 | 73.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Nordin n 8 | 30.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Lepaul n 8 | 67.3 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| A. Nordin n 8 | 30.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| L. Blas n 8 | 50.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| D. Cissé n 8 | 26.1 | 2.6 | 0.4 |
| I. Soumaré n 8 | 59.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Dia n 8 | 25.6 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Esteban Lepaul n 8 | 67.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| A. Nordin n 8 | 30.9 | 0 | 0.7 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 71.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Szymański n 8 | 72.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Nagida n 8 | 56.4 | 3.4 |
| Przemysław Frankowski n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 |
| V. Rongier n 8 | 70.4 | 2.7 |
| S. Szymański n 8 | 72.4 | 2.2 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 71.9 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Samba n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| N. Lemaitre n 8 | 83.5 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Nice v Rennes — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-08 Nice 0–4 Rennes
- 2025-10-26 Rennes 1–2 Nice
- 2025-05-10 Rennes 2–0 Nice
- 2025-01-03 Nice 3–2 Rennes
- 2024-01-13 Rennes 2–0 Nice
- 2023-11-05 Nice 2–0 Rennes
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Nice and Rennes?
- In their last 6 meetings, Nice won 3, Rennes won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Nice and Rennes?
- Recent form — Nice 2W 1D 2L; Rennes 2W 1D 2L.
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