Nimes vs. Stade Rennes

Nimes comes off a 2-1 loss to Nantes and has a losing record over the last four games. They've only played two games in the new season, but last year Nimes was ranked #18 in the 20-team French League 1 getting outscored 44-29 with the fourth-worst defense. Nimes staved off demotion by just four points. They host a Stade Rennes squad off to another strong start (1-0-1) after tieing Lille (1-1) and beating Montpelier (2-1). Those foes are currently ranked in the Top 10, as they were last season when Lille finished fourth and Montpelier eighth. Last season, Stade Rennes was the third-best team outscoring opponents 38-24 behind the second-best defense. And Stade Rennes is 3-1 all-time against Nimes, winning twice earlier this year, 2-1 and 1-0. Play Stade Rennes on the moneyline.