The current league leaders in France will be back in action on Sunday, as Nice look to establish their advantage at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. However, they come up against a Rennes side that will be looking to get back on track this weekend.
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It has been a remarkable start to the new season for Nice, as they have firmly put their marker down for a shock title charge this term. They come into the weekend sitting top of the Ligue 1 standings, but only a victory will see them maintain that advantage in France this weekend.
The hosts have won six of their opening ten league matches this season, and they have landed victories in each of their previous three. They remain the only side in France’s top flight that are yet to suffer a defeat in the league this term, and the foundation of their success has been built on their strong defensive record, as they have allowed just four league goals. Their most recent success was a 1-0 win on the road against Clermont Foot last Friday night.
Rennes will have a point to prove this weekend, as they have dropped to eighth in the league standings after going three matches without a victory in Ligue 1. Wins have been hard to come by for the French side this term, as they have landed maximum points on just two occasions from their ten fixtures.
However, they will take some positives from the fact that they were able to end a two-match losing run in the league last weekend as they played out a draw against Strasbourg in front of their home fans. But, they should have likely landed maximum points after going ahead early and holding onto their advantage until the final ten minutes.
Nice vs Rennes Head to Head
Nice boast a fine recent record in this fixture, as they have won three of the previous five encounters between these sides in the league. That includes a 2-1 victory in this fixture last term. However, away wins have been prominent when these sides have clashed, with four of the last eight being won by the traveling side.
Nice vs Rennes Prediction
It has been a memorable start to the season for Nice, but this could be a more challenging fixture on Sunday. But, we will be keeping faith with the home side, as they look to extend their advantage at the top of the standings.
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