Nantes vs Rennes Prediction and Betting Tips | December 8th 2024

Nantes play host to Rennes in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Beaujoire this Sunday. Nantes are currently struggling, and come into this game in 17th place, just three points from the very bottom of Ligue 1.

Rennes, meanwhile, are hoping to have turned a corner, and are currently up in 12th after a tricky start to their campaign.

So can Rennes' renaissance continue this weekend, or will Nantes claim a valuable win?

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Nantes vs Rennes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Rennes have an excellent record against Nantes in recent matches. They have beaten their hosts in their last four meetings, scoring ten goals while only conceding two in return.
• Nantes have not won a match since August 31, a run of ten matches now. However, last weekend saw them secure a surprising 1-1 draw with reigning champions and league leaders Paris St. Germain, a result that could be very encouraging going forward.
• Rennes, meanwhile, hit Saint-Etienne for five last weekend, picking up a much-needed win after losing three matches in a row beforehand. With new boss Jorge Sampaoli now settled at the helm, fans will be hoping for a real resurgence leading into the New Year.
• Despite their issues this season, Nantes have not been leaking goals. They have conceded 20 thus far, fewer than any other side in the bottom six. Interestingly, they've only lost two games by more than one goal this season.
• Last weekend saw Arnaud Kalimuendo score a hat-trick for Rennes in their win over Saint-Etienne, making him the third player in Ligue 1 to score one this season. Kalimuendo now has six goals for the season, although last weekend was the first time he'd scored since September 27.

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Nantes vs Rennes Prediction

Both of these sides secured positive results last weekend and will be hoping to use them as a springboard to turn their season around.

However, despite Nantes hanging tough in their draw with Paris St. Germain, a resurgent Rennes may prove to be a little too much for them here.

Jorge Sampaoli's team looked excellent against another struggling side in Saint-Etienne last weekend, and while Nantes might prove a tougher nut to crack, an away win is the prediction here.

Prediction: Nantes 0-2 Rennes

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Nantes vs Rennes Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Rennes to win.

Tip 2: Rennes to keep a clean sheet - Yes (Rennes have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last nine games with Nantes).

Bold Tip: Arnaud Kalimuendo to score or assist for Rennes - Yes (Kalimuendo scored a hat-trick last weekend and could be hitting a good run of form).