Ligue 1 resumes tonight for the Gym, with the reception of Rennes (7 PM). This is already an important match for the Aiglons, who must win against an attractive Rennes team.
Currently 6th in the top flight, Stade Rennais seems to be continuing on the momentum of a successful end to the previous season (finishing 5th).
Rennes has lost only 2 of its last 18 Ligue 1 matches (9 wins, 7 draws), after having lost 5 of its previous 7 (2 wins).
The Bretons have lost only one of their last 9 away games in Ligue 1 (4 wins, 4 draws), which was against Lille on August 11, 2018 (1-3).
Stade Rennais has scored in its last 18 Ligue 1 matches, the longest current streak. This is their best run in the top flight since March 1977-September 1983 (19 matches).
After a surprise victory in Lyon (0-1), the Aiglons need to kick off their season by securing their first home win after two defeats (0-1 against Reims and 0-4 against Dijon).
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Benitez, Clémentia
Defenders: Hérelle, Dante, Sarr, Atal, Boscagli, Burner, Coly, Jallet
Midfielders: Tameze, Cyprien, Makengo, Walter, Lees-Melou
Forwards: Srarfi, Saint-Maximin, Myziane.
THE RENNES SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Koubek, Diallo
Defenders: Danzé, Traoré, Gélin, Mexer, Bensebaini, Da Silva, Zeffane
Midfielders: André, Léa-Siliki, Bourigeaud, Grenier, Poha
Forwards: Ben Arfa, Siebatcheu, Niang, Sarr, Del Castillo
THE REFEREE
The match will be refereed by Jérôme Miguelgorry. He will be assisted by Christophe Mouysset and Eric Danizan.
