Nice couldn’t do much more last weekend, as the team visited PSG and actually pulled out quite a good performance in only narrow 1:0 defeat. Only goal was scored in 15th minute from a penalty kick from Ibrahimovic, as the home team looked like satisfied with a narrow victory for the whole game.
Despite huge ball possession on their side, they didn't create many chances, while Nice actually had quite nice share of chances created, but without any goal scored. Even though they played well, team now has fourth match in a row without a victory, as they continue to be in the middle of the table, four points above the relegation zone. Coach Claude Puel will not be able to call on central defender Didier Digard (5/0) and his defending partner Mathieu Bodmer (9/1) once again due to injury. Play maker Carlos Eduardo didn’t play in previous game, but should
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Rennes pulled out very important 2:0 victory at home against Bordeaux last weekend. Team opened the game in the best possible way, as they scored two goals in first twenty minutes (own goal and goal from Toivonen), sealing the victory with ease in the remaining of the match.
This was their third consecutive victory, as the team also has no defeat in last eight matches in all competitions, showing very good form at the moment. They climbed up to sixth position at the moment, being only two points below the Champions League places while their atmosphere surely now can’t be much higher in the locker room. Very important defensive midfielder Gelson Fernandes (15/0) is suspended for this game, while the visitors also can’t count at offensive midfielder Kamil Grosicki (8/0), doubtful is central midfielder Sanjin Prcic (7/0). After three months of recovery time, Christian Bruls is now ready to compete for a starting spot on the wing.
Rennes have won their last 3 matches in Ligue 1. Rennes plays more than well at the moment and have every chance to walk away with something here. On the other hand, Nice will be playing for a victory here, in an attacking manner they always do at home. Goals are expected here, with chances for both teams to score being bigger than 50%.
Bet: Both teams to score
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