Nice v Rennes: European push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Nice host Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday, 8 March 2026 in Nice, with the hosts seeking breathing space above the drop and the visitors chasing European places.

In 15th, Nice face seventh-placed Rennes after winning the reverse fixture 2–1 away in October. A result here would shape both the survival picture and the race for Europe.

Les Aiglons have lost two of their last three league games, though they did edge Lorient on penalties in midweek in the cup. Rennes arrive on a three-match Ligue 1 winning run, including a 3–1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain and a 3–0 success at Auxerre before beating Toulouse 1–0.

Les Aiglons are without Isak Jansson, Sepe Elye Wahi and Moïse Bombito. Rennes list Przemysław Frankowski, Jérémy Jacquet and Yassir Zabiri among their absentees.

Les Aiglons have scored 30 and conceded 44 across 24 league matches, with just three clean sheets. Their 327 open-play crosses at 22.63% accuracy point to wide supply, where Jonathan Clauss (five league assists) and Sofiane Diop (seven league goals) could be decisive. Rennes average 1.6 goals per game and have seven clean sheets. Nine headed goals and 84.67% pass accuracy suggest a mix of delivery and control, with Estéban Lepaul (12 league goals) a clear threat and Mousa Al-Taamari providing four assists. With 55 offsides, Rennes' front line also looks to run beyond, something Les Aiglons must manage, especially after conceding eight penalties this season.

A home win would ease relegation worries for Les Aiglons. Rennes, meanwhile, could strengthen their European push and may climb if rivals slip.