This Friday January 3 marks the return of Ligue 1 in 2025, with a promising duel between OGC Nice and Stade Rennais. For this 16th day, the Aiglons, currently 6th in the standings, welcome a Rennes team looking for redemption after a disappointing first half of the season which places them in 12th position.
OGC Nice are favorites on their home pitch against Rennes
With odds of 2.07, Nice is slightly favorite to win at home. The defensive solidity of the Niçois could make the difference against a Stade Rennais rated at 3.40, which is struggling to find consistency this season. A draw, with odds of 3.20, is also considered a plausible outcome in this balanced confrontation.
The scenario favored by the bookmakers is a narrow victory for Nice with a score of 1-0, quoted at 6.00. A 2-1 victory in favor of the Aiglons is also well placed with odds of 6.80, reflecting the ability of both teams to score. On the visitors' side, the 0-1 is rated at 7.00, suggesting a possibility for Rennes to create a surprise thanks to a well-organized defense and quick counterattacks. Finally, a 1-1 draw, rated at 4.90, could reflect the intensity and balance expected in this meeting.
Laborde and Gouiri reunite with their ex
In attack, Terem Moffi is Nice's main asset according to the bookmakers, with odds of 2.75 to score a goal. He is closely followed by Gaëtan Laborde (2.93), who could play a key role in this confrontation. On the Rennes side, Arnaud Kalimuendo is the bookmakers' favorite with odds of 3.52, while Youssoufa Moukoko (3.56) could also stand out. Amine Gouiri (3.80) who, like Laborde in the opposite camp, will face his former club, could be a decisive factor in this match where personal emotions will mix with the sporting issue.
This first match of 2025 could be a turning point for Nice as for Stade Rennais. The Aiglons hope to get back into the top 5 of Ligue 1 and stay in the European race, while the Bretons seek to revive and move away from the zone of turbulence. According to the operators, OGC Nice has a slight lead, but Rennes has the weapons to make the locals doubt.
