Rennes vs Nice: Ligue 1 Prediction (11.05.2025)

In the early hours of Sunday, May 11 at 02:00 WIB, Rennes will host Nice at Roazhon Park in the penultimate Round 33 of the 2024–2025 Ligue 1 season. The home side currently sits in 11th place with no remaining objectives in the standings. The visitors, however, are fighting to secure fourth place, which grants entry to the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, and they still have a chance of finishing second in the league.

Let’s make a prediction for the Rennes – Nice match, taking into account the guests’ strong motivation, which also earns them greater odds from the bookmakers. Betting on Rennes to win offers odds of 3.52, a draw stands at 3.75, and a Nice victory is priced at 2.06. The over 2.5 goals bet is offered at 1.78, indicating an average scoring expectation for a French league match. Odds for both teams to score are set at 1.67.

Rennes

It seems that coach Habib Beye no longer intends to push his team in the final stretch of the season. The team has been practically handing out points to those in greater need. In their last two matches, “The Ermines” lost away to Lyon 1–4 and Toulouse 1–2. Perhaps the squad will want to put on a decent show in their last home game of the season for their fans, but they face a strong and highly motivated opponent.

Nice

Franck Haise’s team has shown maximum determination in their last three matches. They defeated Angers 2–1, PSG 3–1, and Reims 1–0. From a standings perspective, everything is still at stake. In their final two games, Nice will face mid-table sides Rennes and Brest. They must take all six points and hope their direct rivals slip up. At the same time, Nice could still fall out of the European spots, as they are only three points ahead of seventh-placed Lyon. “The Eagles” deserve a top-four finish, as they are one of only four clubs currently boasting a goal difference of more than +20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Since 2022, the teams have faced off six times, with Nice leading the head-to-head with 3 wins to Rennes’ 2. In the first round of the current season, Nice defeated Rennes 3–2 at home, scoring all their goals in the first half.

Prediction

After a poor run in March, Nice have returned to the race for Champions League qualification in Ligue 1. It would be a shame to miss out on such a chance next season due to dropped points against beatable opponents. “The Eagles” have been playing effectively and have regained their confidence and strength at the end of the season. Our pick: a Nice win at 2.06 odds.