Welcome to Extratips, where today we dive into the spicy showdown at Nantes as they host Rennes this Saturday at 3 PM in Ligue 1 2025/2026. Nantes, sitting way down in 13th, is eager to turn recent results around after a tough run, but they face a Rennes team cooling their heels in 9th after a rocky spell. Rennes’s away form isn't stunning—one win, one draw, and a loss over their last five—while Nantes has showed glimpses of resilience at home with one win, one draw, and two losses. The odds tell us a tight clash, with bet365 listing 2.60 for a Nantes win, 3.30 for a draw, and 2.62 for Rennes. Both teams are chasing consistency, but Rennes’s recent away struggles and Nantes's slight home edge hint at a close fight. Historically, Rennes edged Nantes 2-1 in April, but Nantes took the reverse 1-0 last December. Key factors include Rennes’s shaky away form and Nantes’s home resilience. Watch for Rennes to try breaking down Nantes’s defense early, but Nantes’s home grit could spoil their plans. A draw looks likely, but a narrow Nantes win isn't out of reach. Or perhaps a goal-fest—let’s see how it unfolds.