The match between OGC Nice and Stade Rennais will be broadcast on Fubo Sports, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Ñ on Friday, January 3 at 9:00 p.m. CET / 6:00 p.m. UTC. Since theAllianz Riviera, l’OGC Nice will look to preserve its position at the top of the rankings, while Stade Rennais wants to confirm its recent offensive improvements. Find out how the teams performed, their strategies and what to expect in this decisive match.
What is the situation at OGC Nice?
L’OGC Niceled by Franck Haiseis currently ranked sixth in Ligue 1 with 24 points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, oscillating between wins and draws in domestic competitions. In their last match, they achieved a dramatic victory on penalties against USC Corte in French Cup after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, demonstrating their resilience in key moments. Before that, they drew 2-2 against Montpellier, revealing defensive lapses and a lack of finishing.
In European competitions, they lost 2-1 against Royal Union Saint-Gilloise in Ligue Europahighlighting control issues in midfield. In Ligue 1they beat AC Havre 2–1 thanks to a strong offensive performance, but suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat against Olympique Lyon, reflecting continued inconsistency throughout the season.
Latest OGC Nice matches:
- December 21: USC Corte 1(3)-1(5) OGC Nice (Coupe de France)
- December 15: Montpellier 2-2 OGC Nice (Ligue 1)
- December 12: Royal Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 OGC Nice (Europa League)
- December 7: OGC Nice 2-1 AC Havre (Ligue 1)
- December 1: Olympique Lyon 4-1 OGC Nice (Ligue 1)
What is the situation at Stade Rennais?
Stade Rennaisled by Jorge Sampaolicurrently occupies 12th place in the standings with 17 points. In their last match, they won 4-1 against the Girondins de Bordeaux in French Cupfeaturing a lethal attack and a dynamic midfielder who controlled the tempo of the game. Before that, they won 2-0 against Angers in Ligue 1showing defensive solidity while taking advantage of counterattacks.
However, their away form remains problematic. They lost 1-0 to Nantes, struggling to create chances against a compact defense. Previously, they achieved an impressive 5-0 victory against Saint-Étienne, highlighting the power of their attack. However, defensive weaknesses have cost them valuable points this season.
Latest matches at Stade Rennais:
- December 22: Girondins Bordeaux 1-4 Stade Rennais (Coupe de France)
- December 15: Stade Rennais 2-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- December 8: Nantes 1-0 Stade Rennais (Ligue 1)
- November 30: Stade Rennais 5-0 Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1)
- November 24: Lille 1-0 Stade Rennais (Ligue 1)
Likely lineups
OGC Nice :
- Marcin Bulka
- Raoul Louche
- Pablo Rosario
- Moïse Bombito
- Jonathan Clauss
- Sofiane Diop
- Hicham Boudaoui
- Tanguy Ndombele
- Badredine Bouanani
- Gaetan Laborde
- Evann Guessand
Stade Rennais:
- Gauthier Gallon
- Lorenz Assignon
- Michael Ngor Faye
- Leo Ostigard
- Adrien Truffert
- Azor Matusiwa
- Albert Gronbaek
- Jordan James
- Ludovic Blas
- Hans Hateboer
- Arnaud Kalimuendo
Predictions
Cotes :
- OGC Nice : +123
- Draw: +240
- Stade Rennais: +215
Match schedule
Details :
- Date: Friday January 3, 2025
- Time: 9:00 p.m. CET / 6:00 p.m. UTC
- Competition: French Ligue 1
- Stade : Allianz Riviera
How to watch OGC Nice vs Stade Rennais live
Diffusion :
- Fubo Sports
- Fanatiz
- beIN SPORTS
- BEIN SPORTS Ñ
This match promises to be crucial, not only for the two teams, but also for the European ambitions that could result from it. How each team approaches this challenge will determine the remainder of their season. The pressure will be high, and this could really shape the dynamics of Ligue 1 in the weeks to come. What strategies will they adopt to tip the scales?
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