Nantes and their Nigerian star Moses Simon continue their fight for Ligue 1 survival with a tough away trip to Rennes on Friday night.
After a weekend break, the Canaries return to action at Roazhon Park, hoping to kick off the Ligue 1 weekend with a positive result.
Simon has been one of Nantes’ key players this season. The Super Eagles winger has provided creativity and energy, and once again, the team will count on him to make a difference.
Rennes will be difficult opponents for Simon and his teammates, who will need to be at their best to gain something from Rennes but will draw inspiration from their first meeting this season which Nantes won.
Moses Simon’s season so far 🇳🇬🔥
🦅 10 G/A in 16 L1 matches
🦅 Contributed to 47% of Nantes’ goals pic.twitter.com/MmvD71odS3— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) January 19, 2025
Correct score prediction: Rennes vs Nantes
Rennes are currently 11th on the table with 11 wins from 29 matches. Nantes sit just two spots behind in 13th place, and the visitors will take confidence from their earlier win over Rennes this season.
They will be up against a team two places above them on the Ligue 1 table and will count on their away form as they won their last away game, winning at nice.
Like Rennes have won just two of their last five games, same as the visitors as they face each other on Friday
Prediction: Rennes 1-2 Nantes
Moses Simon is key to Nantes Ligue 1 survival
The Nigerian has been the best player for Nantes this season with his all round attacking threat and creativity.
He is always the first man in Antoine Kamboure's match day list, as he continued to justify that confidence with outstanding performances.
Simon has scored seven goals and provided nine assists as his team continue their fight to retain their Ligue 1 status.
Once again, against Rennes, he will be the major creative outlet for Nantes as they seek a win on the road.
