How to watch OGC Nice vs Stade Rennes; French Ligue 1 broadcast

The match OGC Nice vs Stade Rennes will air on Fubo Sports, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS Ñ on Friday, January 3, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. From the Allianz Riviera, OGC Nice will aim to maintain their position in the upper half of the table, while Stade Rennes seeks to solidify their recent offensive improvement. Learn about team form, strategies, and what to expect in this crucial matchup.

How Does OGC Nice Arrive?

OGC Nice, under the management of Franck Haise, is ranked sixth in Ligue 1 with 24 points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, alternating between victories and draws in domestic competitions. In their latest match, they secured a dramatic win on penalties against USC Corte in the French Cup after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, demonstrating resilience in key moments. Previously, they drew 2-2 against Montpellier, exposing defensive fragility and a lack of finishing.

In european competitions, they fell 2-1 to Royal Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, highlighting midfield control issues. In Ligue 1, they defeated AC Havre 2-1 with strong offensive performance but suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Olympique Lyon, reflecting ongoing inconsistencies throughout the season.

Recent Matches for OGC Nice:

• December 21: USC Corte 1(3)-1(5) OGC Nice (French Cup)
• December 15: Montpellier 2-2 OGC Nice (Ligue 1)
• December 12: Royal Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 OGC Nice (Europa League)
• December 7: OGC Nice 2-1 AC Havre (Ligue 1)
• December 1: Olympique Lyon 4-1 OGC Nice (Ligue 1)

How Does Stade Rennes Arrive?

Stade Rennes, led by Jorge Sampaoli, currently sits 12th in the standings with 17 points. In their latest match, they secured a 4-1 victory over Girondins Bordeaux in the French Cup, showcasing lethal offense and a dynamic midfield that controlled the game’s tempo. Prior to this, they defeated Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1, demonstrating defensive solidity and capitalizing on counterattacks.

However, their away form remains problematic. They lost 1-0 to Nantes, struggling to create opportunities against a compact defense. Earlier, they achieved an impressive 5-0 win over Saint-Étienne, highlighting their potent attack. Despite this, defensive weaknesses have cost them crucial points this season.

Recent Matches for Stade Rennes:

• December 22: Girondins Bordeaux 1-4 Stade Rennes (French Cup)
• December 15: Stade Rennes 2-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
• December 8: Nantes 1-0 Stade Rennes (Ligue 1)
• November 30: Stade Rennes 5-0 Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1)
• November 24: Lille 1-0 Stade Rennes (Ligue 1)

Probable Lineups

OGC Nice:

• Marcin Bulka
• Raoul Louche
• Pablo Rosario
• Moise Bombito
• Jonathan Clauss
• Sofiane Diop
• Hicham Boudaoui
• Tanguy Ndombele
• Badredine Bouanani
• Gaetan Laborde
• Evann Guessand

Stade Rennes:

• Gauthier Gallon
• Lorenz Assignon
• Mikayil Ngor Faye
• Leo Ostigard
• Adrien Truffert
• Azor Matusiwa
• Albert Gronbaek
• Jordan James
• Ludovic Blas
• Hans Hateboer
• Arnaud Kalimuendo

Predictions

Odds:

• OGC Nice: +123
• Draw: +240
• Stade Rennes: +215

Match Schedule

Details:

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
• Tournament: French Ligue 1
• Stadium: Allianz Riviera

How to Watch OGC Nice vs Stade Rennes Live

Broadcast:

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