Nice can temporarily enter the top 4 of Ligue 1 with a home victory against Rennes on Friday
Rennes will make the long journey to Nice this Friday in the hope of securing a surprise victory to start 2025 well, as Ligue 1 returns to its rights. The Jorge Sampaoli-led side have won their last two matches, their first this season, and are looking to extend that run for their trip to the French Riviera, hoping to secure their first victory at the Allianz Riviera in just over four years. For their part, the Aiglons can temporarily climb from sixth to fourth place in the event of success at home, as part of a period of mixed results during the Christmas holidays.
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Match date: January 3, 2024
Match time: 9:00 p.m. French time
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The Aiglons have won just two of their last nine games in all competitions, but they stand out as one of the most reliable home teams in Ligue 1 this season.
Paris Saint-Germain are the only other team in the French top flight not to lose at home this season, and only PSG (24) have scored more goals at home than Nice (18).
Rennes also happen to be one of the worst-performing away teams in Ligue 1, having picked up just one point from a possible 21 and still awaiting their first away win in the league.
Rennes crushed Bordeaux 4-1 just before Christmas, qualifying for the round of 32 of the Coupe de France, with four different players scoring.
This marked the end of a run of eight games without an away win, with the last victory coming in May 2024, in a match at Metz.
More than four years have passed since the Reds and Whites claimed victory in Nice, having recently fallen on hard times at the Allianz Riviera.
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Takeaways
- Nice have only won 2 of their last 9 matches, but remain solid at home.
- Rennes have improved their game recently, but still struggle away from home.
- PSG is the only club to have recorded better home performances than Nice in Ligue 1.
- The match could be crucial for both teams in view of their respective championship goals.
To conclude, this clash between Nice and Rennes could prove decisive for the rest of the season. The Aiglons are trying to get back into the race for the top of the table, while the Rennais are finally hoping to reverse the negative away trend. The dynamics of each team home and away will play a key role in the outcome of this match. How will the two teams handle the pressure?
