Match report
Nice 5-2 Rennes FC: match report
Nice defeated Rennes FC 5-2 in Ligue 1 on Friday, with Sepe Elye Wahi scoring a hat-trick at Allianz Rivera.
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Nice triumphed over Rennes FC 5-2 in Ligue 1 on Friday at Allianz Rivera. Sepe Elye Wahi starred with a hat-trick, leading his team to victory.
The scoring opened with Wahi converting a penalty in the 12th minute, making it 1-0. Rennes quickly responded, with Sebastian Szymański equalising in the 15th minute, assisted by Mahamadou Nagida.
Wahi struck again from the spot in the 34th minute, restoring Nice's lead at 2-1. Just before half-time, Jonathan Clauss extended the advantage to 3-1, assisted by Wahi in stoppage time.
Mohamed Amoura added to the tally in the 52nd minute, making it 4-1 with an assist from Sofiane Diop. Rennes pulled one back through Boulaye Dia's penalty in the 58th minute, reducing the deficit to 4-2.
Wahi completed his hat-trick in the 73rd minute, scoring with an assist from Gauthier Hein, bringing the final score to 5-2.
The match saw several yellow cards, with Anthony Rouault and Charlie Cresswell booked for Rennes, while Wahi, Mohamed Abdelmoneim, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, and Mohamed Amoura received cards for Nice.
In terms of statistics, Rennes had 54% possession compared to Nice's 46%. Nice recorded 8 shots on target, while Rennes had 9. Nice's expected goals (xG) were 3.4, and Rennes' xG was 2.6.
Following this result, Rennes FC remain in 2nd place with 16 points, while Nice climb to 7th with 14 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Nice vs Rennes FC preview: form & head-to-head
Nice will face Rennes FC in Ligue 1 on Saturday at 16:15 GMT at Allianz Rivera, Nice.
In recent form, Nice have won 3, drawn 0, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches, with a sequence of WLWWL. Their latest game ended in a 2-1 victory against Stade Brestois 29 on 23 October.
Rennes FC have also won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 in their last 5 matches, showing a sequence of WDLWW. They secured a strong 3-0 win over Strasbourg on 25 October.
In the league table, Rennes FC currently sit in 2nd place with 16 points from 8 games, while Nice are in 10th place with 11 points from the same number of matches.
Historically, the teams have met 10 times, with Nice winning 5, Rennes FC winning 4, and 1 draw. Their last encounter was on 8 March, where Rennes FC won 4-0 against Nice.
This match is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in Ligue 1.
Match Events
All events- 88'Mohamed Amoura
- 85'Jonathan Clauss(Out: Hamza Koutoune)
- 85'Sepe Elye Wahi(Out: Nathan Ngoumou)
- 84'Charlie Cresswell
- 84'Mohamed Abdelmoneim
- 84'Mahdi Camara
- 84'Youssouf Ndayishimiye
- 74'Mousa Al-Tamari(Out: Eliezer Mayenda)
Match Statistics
All stats- 48%Possession52%
- 3.40Expected Goals (xG)2.60
- 8Shots on Target9
- 4Corners7
- 8Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Nice 95%Draw 4%Rennes FC 1%
Nice is most likely to win the game against Rennes FC.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLigue 1 · Regular Season 9
- VenueAllianz Rivera, Nice · 36178
- RefereeWattellier, Eric
- ForecastClear night, 15.29°C
Last five games
NiceWWLWW
Rennes FCDLWDL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Lyon | 9 | +8 | 17 |
| 4 |  Paris FC | 9 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 | Rennes FC | 9 | +1 | 16 |
| 6 |  Monaco | 9 | +2 | 15 |
| 7 |  Marseille | 9 | +7 | 15 |
| 8 | Nice | 9 | +1 | 14 |
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Nice vs Rennes FC: result, stats & highlights
Nice and Rennes FC finished 5-2 in the Ligue 1 (Regular Season 9) at Allianz Rivera. Played: (your local time).
Nice are 8th in the table on 14 points; Rennes FC are 5th on 16.
Recent form: Nice WWLWW, Rennes FC DLWDL.
Head-to-head (last 10): Nice 5 wins, 1 draws, Rennes FC 4 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.