Nice lineup vs Rennes

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Nice's expected lineup vs Rennes, Fri 30 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Diouf (8); Ndayishimiye (8), Abdelmonem (7); Clauss (8), Witsel (7), Hein (7), Tsiendi (6), Coulibaly (6), Nkounkou (6), Amoura (5); Wahi (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Stade Brestois 29 match on 23 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERŻelazowski leaves for Dunav Ruse6 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSeidu joins on loan from Rennes17 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERMantsounga goes out on loan to Excelsior Virton2 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFEROrakpo goes out on loan to Gençlerbirliği2 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERBard goes out on loan to Leeds31 Aug · Loan
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Nice predicted lineup vs Rennes

MOST USED XI

Nice's expected lineup at home to Rennes in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches: Diouf in goal, Ndayishimiye and Abdelmonem across the back, and Wahi leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. MIDClaussDoubtful
  2. MIDHein
  3. FWDWahi

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Clauss.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nice, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Nice are 10th in the L1 on 11 points from 8 games. They have W3 D0 L2 in their last five.

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Head Coach
Olivier Pantaloni
Since Jul 2026
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 12 of last 30
3-4-2-1
40%
4-2-3-1
30%
5-4-1
17%
3-5-1-1
7%

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Nice Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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2025/26
  • FWDWahi2/3 penalties scored
  • MIDDiop2/2 penalties scored
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 5
  • SSeidufrom RennesLoanSEP '26
  • NNkounkoufrom Eintracht FrankfurtLoanAUG '26
  • AAmourafrom VfL WolfsburgLoanAUG '26
  • WWahifrom Eintracht FrankfurtLoan returnAUG '26
  • WWitselfrom GironaFree agentAUG '26
OUT · 7
  • ŻŻelazowskito Dunav RuseFree agentOCT '26
  • MMantsoungato Excelsior VirtonLoanSEP '26
  • OOrakpoto GençlerbirliğiLoanSEP '26
  • BBardto LeedsLoanAUG '26
  • OOppongto FenerbahçeTransferAUG '26
  • CChoto Hull CityTransferAUG '26
  • MMoffito Hamburger SVTransferAUG '26
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What is Nice's expected lineup?
Nice's expected lineup at home to Rennes in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches: Diouf in goal, Ndayishimiye and Abdelmonem across the back, and Wahi leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Diouf, Ndayishimiye, Abdelmonem, Clauss, Witsel, Hein, Tsiendi, Coulibaly, Nkounkou, Amoura, Wahi.
Who started Nice's last match?
Nice's starting XI on 23 Oct 2026 in the Ligue 1 (3-4-2-1): Y. Diouf, A. Seidu, Y. Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem, J. Clauss, A. Witsel, H. Boudaoui, N. Nkounkou, G. Hein, M. Amoura, E. Wahi.
What was Nice's last result?
Nice beat Stade Brestois 29 2–1 on 23 Oct 2026.
When did Nice last win?
Nice last won on 23 Oct 2026, beating Stade Brestois 29 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Nice?
E. Wahi has taken the most penalties for Nice in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Nice this season?
Y. Ndayishimiye leads with 8 starts for Nice across all competitions this season.
What formation does Nice use most often?
Nice have used a 3-4-2-1 in 8 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Nice goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Yehvann Diouf has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nice this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Nice defender has started the most this season?
Youssouf Ndayishimiye has made the most starts as defender for Nice this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Nice midfielder has started the most this season?
Jonathan Clauss has made the most starts as midfielder for Nice this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Nice forward has started the most this season?
E. Wahi has made the most starts as forward for Nice this season, starting 6 matches.
Squad · 33 players

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2024-25Ligue 14th60
2023-24Ligue 15th55
2022-23Ligue 19th58
2021-22Ligue 15th66
2020-21Ligue 19th52
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