Nice vs Rennes: match statistics
Rennes is displaying clearly superior form in their last five matches with a record of three wins and 1.8 points per game, while Nice has failed to win any of their last five fixtures, earning a mere 0.6 points per game. The hosts sit only 15th in the table with a negative season record (6-6-12), whereas Rennes occupies 7th place with a solid tally of 11 wins. Nice's home record shows just a 33% win rate and as many as 42% draws, indicating significant difficulties in breaking down opponents at their own ground. Rennes, despite a weaker away goal difference (-8), boasts better average possession (52% vs 47%) and comparable shot conversion in away matches. Taking into account the current form of both sides and the underlying statistics, I predict an away win, though the class difference is not substantial enough to completely rule out a draw or a surprise from the hosts.
Nice vs Rennes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nice played against Rennes in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Nice has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Rennes has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Nice scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.83. Rennes scores 1.58 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Nice's games and 54% of Rennes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 63%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rennes has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.27 per game. Nice takes 11.5 shots per game, while Rennes takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nice leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Rennes leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nice's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Rennes, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rennes is displaying clearly superior form in their last five matches with a record of three wins and 1.8 points per game, while Nice has failed to win any of their last five fixtures, earning a mere 0.6 points per game. The hosts sit only 15th in the table with a negative season record (6-6-12), whereas Rennes occupies 7th place with a solid tally of 11 wins. Nice's home record shows just a 33% win rate and as many as 42% draws, indicating significant difficulties in breaking down opponents at their own ground. Rennes, despite a weaker away goal difference (-8), boasts better average possession (52% vs 47%) and comparable shot conversion in away matches. Taking into account the current form of both sides and the underlying statistics, I predict an away win, though the class difference is not substantial enough to completely rule out a draw or a surprise from the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nice | Rennes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rennes is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Nice · 1.8 pts / game - Rennes
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rennes is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Nice · 1.58 goals / game - Rennes
Rennes is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Nice · 1.46 goals / game - Rennes
Nice scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Rennes keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Rennes scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Nice keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nice
Over / Under - Rennes
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rennes is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Nice · 1.58 pts / game - Rennes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rennes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nice
Rennes
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Nice | Liga | Rennes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.08 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 29% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Nice's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rennes. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nice vs Rennes?
The Ligue 1 match finished Nice 0:4 Rennes. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nice vs Rennes?
Nice score 1.25 goals per game on average and Rennes 1.58. The Ligue 1 average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Nice's matches and 54% of Rennes's.
What form are Nice and Rennes in?
Over the last 5 games Nice have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Rennes 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nice vs Rennes?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.