Nice vs Rennes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nice vs Rennes

Nice square off against Rennes at Allianz Riviera, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 8 March.

Nice +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -137. They should be able to avoid defeat against Rennes, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

Nice were beaten in their last Ligue 1 game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Paris FC at Stade Jean Bouin. Claude Puel's side had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and three shots on target.

On Wednesday night, Nice claimed a penalty shootout victory (0-0 AET) in the Coupe de France away to Lorient.

Rennes claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against Toulouse at Roazhon Park made it three straight wins. The Brittany team boasted 65% possession and had two shots on goal, with Arnaud Nordin firing the winner in the 27th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Nice won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 away triumph when facing Rennes at Roazhon Park. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Nice triumph six times, one draw and three Rennes wins.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Rennes	30	15	8	7	52	41	11	52:41	53
15	Nice	30	7	8	15	34	56	-22	34:56	29

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Nice have had 49.6% possession, 425.7 passes and 5.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorers Tom Louchet and Elye Wahi have found the net 3 times, with Mohamed-Ali Cho getting 2. Leading assistor is Jonathan Clauss with 3, while goalie Maxime Dupe has recorded one clean sheet.

Rennes have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.2% possession, 472.2 passes, 5.9 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Esteban Lepaul has top scored with 4, while Mahdi Camara, Breel Embolo and Mousa Tamari are next on 2. Sebastian Szymanski, Mousa Tamari and Ludovic Blas have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Brice Samba has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Nice confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Jonathan Clauss, Juma Bah, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Melvin Bard, Hicham Boudaoui, Charles Vanhoutte, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Morgan Sanson, Tom Louchet, Sofiane Diop.

Rennes confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Brice Samba (GK), Mahamadou Nagida, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier, Quentin Merlin, Valentin Rongier, Sebastian Szymanski, Mahdi Camara, Mousa Tamari, Esteban Lepaul, Arnaud Nordin.

Nice vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Nice vs Rennes betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Nice +0.25 for this Ligue 1 game, with odds of -137 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Ligue 1 form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Nice vs Rennes league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nice in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nice in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nice in 14 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nice in 7 of their last 10 games against Rennes.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nice 1 - 0 Rennes

A 1-0 win in favor of Nice is available at odds of +800. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mohamed-Ali Cho Over 1.5 Shots -128

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice) has covered the 1.5 shots total in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches. We are in favour of betting the -128 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Mohamed-Ali Cho Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

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Tom Louchet to Score +550

Tom Louchet (Nice) has registered two goals in his past four Ligue 1 home matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +550.

Latest Tom Louchet Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1300

Shots

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Rennes Over 4.5 Corners -127

In their past three games, Rennes have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous five Nice matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We think it’s possible that Rennes will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -127 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nice

Total

10.50 5.10 5.40

Home

11.90 4.90 7.00

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Rennes

Total

10.90 5.90 5.00

Home

11.10 6.60 4.50

Away

10.30 5.20 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-119

Nice Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Rennes Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

+105

X

+600

2

-102

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Nice vs Rennes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Rennes are +148 to land a Ligue 1 victory, while Nice are +170 to win. The draw is trading at +245 should you think the clash will end all square.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Rennes can be backed at -130 or alternatively Nice are on offer at -109.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -200.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Ligue 1 games.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+245

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+132

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-357

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+145

Esteban Lepaul is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +165 to find the net anytime.

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)

First

+165

Anytime

+450

Sofiane Diop (Nice)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Breel Embolo (Rennes)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Kevin Omoruyi (Nice)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Arnaud Nordin (Rennes)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Tiago Gouveia (Nice)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Morgan Sanson (Nice)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Everton Pereira (Nice)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Tom Louchet (Nice)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Valentin Rongier (Rennes)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Sebastian Szymanski (Rennes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Mahdi Camara (Rennes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Ali Abdi (Nice)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Clauss (Nice)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Quentin Merlin (Rennes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tanguy Ndombélé (Nice)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Salis Abdul Samed (Nice)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Breel Embolo (Rennes)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Kevin Omoruyi (Nice)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Sofiane Diop (Nice)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Arnaud Nordin (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Tiago Gouveia (Nice)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Sanson (Nice)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Tom Louchet (Nice)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Clauss (Nice)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Tanguy Ndombélé (Nice)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Quentin Merlin (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Everton Pereira (Nice)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Ali Abdi (Nice)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Mahdi Camara (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Szymanski (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Valentin Rongier (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Salis Abdul Samed (Nice)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-

Nice are unbeaten over their previous five games at Allianz Riviera. Claude Puel's side have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Rennes have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

The past meeting at Allianz Riviera saw Nice defeat Rennes 3-2. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Allianz Riviera have featured three Nice wins, two draws and one Rennes victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nice Home Stats		2-4-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	5	5	6	4
Rennes Away Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.40	1.80	7	3	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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