Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Rennes (6th, 58 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Nîmes (19th, 35 pts). Nîmes's recent output outran their position: 14th on form over five rounds, 19th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.37/1.05 for Rennes and 1.05/1.87 for Nîmes (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
5 meetings are on record — 4 won by Rennes, 1 by Nîmes, 0 drawn, at 3.6 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 80% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Roazhon Park in Rennes staged the fixture, a ground that holds 29,778. On the scoreboard, Rennes led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.