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57
Newcastle
vs
Hull City
Sat, Sep 19 • 14:00 UTC
⚡ Form
69
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
73
Unbeaten starts clash at St. James' Park.
Futmetrix Verdict
16
Tottenham
vs
Aston Villa
Sat, Sep 19 • 11:30 UTC
⚡ Form
3
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
6
⭐ Stars
27
Early relegation six-pointer in North London.
Futmetrix Verdict
36
Celta Vigo
vs
Racing Santander
Sat, Sep 19 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
75
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
58
Celta seek desperately needed first win.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Mahdi Camara
S. Diop (J. Clauss) 38'
J. Clauss 45'
Jonathan Clauss 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ A. Seidu ↑P. Frankowski
46' ↓ E. Lepaul ↑M. Tamari
↓ J. Clauss ↑T. Louchet 46'
58' ↓ M. Camara ↑D. Cisse
58' ↓ S. Fofana ↑A. Ait Boudlal
↓ Kevin ↑B. Nguene 61'
62' ↓ Q. Merlin ↑M. Meite
Tom Louchet 66'
67' A. Ait Boudlal (P. Frankowski)
↓ A. Abdi ↑J. Bah 72'
↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson 77'
↓ S. Abdul Samed ↑T. Gouveia 77'
78' Breel Embolo
78' Djaoui Cissé
83' Brice Samba
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Alidu Seidu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jérémy Jacquet 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quentin Merlin 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahdi Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Valentin Rongier 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
Seko Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Breel Embolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lepaul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Mathys Silistrie 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Mahamadou Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemysław Frankowski
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Glen Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djaoui Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc-Aurèle Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mousa Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Antoine Mendy
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kojo Peprah Oppong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melvin Bard 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Salis Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Charles Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali El Abdi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Sofiane Diop 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Kevin Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jérémie Boga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Maxime Dupé
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdulay Bah 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanguy Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernard Nguene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Rennes | 1 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 05/10/2025 | Rennes | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 01/03/2025 | Nice | 3 - 2 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/13/2024 | Rennes | 2 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 11/05/2023 | Nice | 2 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 05/06/2023 | Nice | 2 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
Rennes Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -20
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Clauss Cuts Through Rennes at Roazhon Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Nice steal a fragile away win through clinical finishing, exposing Rennes' possession dominance as a hollow threat when precision fails.
The Shooting Gallery: 27 Attempts and VAR's Final Word
Roazhon Park became a chaotic arena from kickoff. Rennes controlled the pitch with 58% possession and unleashed 19 shots, yet it was the visitor who struck with surgical precision. Jonathan Clauss orchestrated Nice's assault: first as provider for S. Diop's opener at 38 minutes (1-0), then as finisher at the 45th—his strike confirmed by VAR after two minutes of scrutiny. This raw intensity—27 combined shots, 10 on target—defined a match stripped of mercy. Clauss's rating of 8.2 reflected his complete dominance: one goal, one assist, and the tactical intelligence to suffocate Rennes' midfield when it mattered most.
Rennes' Bench Cavalry Arrives Too Late
Yet Rennes never folded. Przemysław Frankowski, introduced at the 46th minute, injected the creative spark that had been missing. His orchestration led to A. Ait Boudlal's 67th-minute equaliser—another substitute proving the value of fresh legs. That late goal reignited Roazhon Park, manufacturing genuine stakes in the final twenty minutes. But Nice, despite managing only 42% possession and eight shots, displayed the composure of a side that knows how to kill matches. Abdulay Juma Bah, the substitute defender, was immense in Nice's rearguard, earning a 7.7 rating for his defensive reconstruction.
The Balance Breaks: Nice's Precision Wins
One lead change—from 1-0 to 1-2—encapsulates the tale: Nice struck twice and scored twice. Rennes, statistically superior with an xG of 1.74 against Nice's 0.73, lacked the clinical edge. This victory propels Nice into the upper reaches while Rennes, trapped in a sequence of draws (LDDDD), languishes at 10th place. Possession without precision is merely possession.
Key Questions
How did Clauss dismantle Rennes' defence?
Clauss scored twice and assisted once, controlling Nice's attacking rhythm with impeccable positioning. His brace at 38' and 45' broke Rennes' resolve before they could build momentum.
Why couldn't Rennes convert their dominance?
Despite 58% possession and 19 shots, Rennes lacked clinical finishing. Nice defended intelligently and struck twice to score twice—a masterclass in efficiency over volume.
Did Rennes' substitutes change the game's trajectory?
Frankowski and Ait Boudlal sparked Rennes with a 67th-minute goal, creating genuine drama. Too late to equalise, but enough to prove Rennes possessed the tools—just not the timing.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Defensive Woes Threaten Nice’s Trip to Roazhon Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. This clash pits a surging Rennes against a Nice side desperately trying to plug a defensive leak that has seen them concede three goals per game on average.
The Setup
On October 26, 2025, Rennes welcomes Nice to Roazhon Park with clear momentum on their side. Boasting a Form profile of four wins from their last five matches, the home side, led by the talent of A. Kalimuendo, looks poised to break into the top five. In contrast, Nice has struggled for Balance, especially away from home where their defensive structure has repeatedly collapsed. The Stakes are high for the visitors, who need to arrest a slump that has seen them drop to mid-table.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by the creative duel between Esteban Lepaul and Sofiane Diop. Lepaul has been instrumental for Rennes, providing both goals and assists to keep the pressure on opposition defenses. He faces a direct challenge from Diop, who has been the lone bright spark for Nice. While Diop has the clinical edge to beat Brice Samba, the pressure on Nice goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf will be immense given the volume of chances Rennes typically creates at home.
Our Prediction
Everything points toward a home victory. Rennes is more settled, clinical, and defensively sound compared to a Nice unit that has become too easy to play through. While Diop’s individual brilliance might find a way past the Rennes defense, the collective Stars of the home side should secure a 2-1 victory, further solidifying their European ambitions.