Nice win 5-2 against Stade Rennais at the Allianz Riviera.
The Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Stade Rennais unfolded on 30 October 2026 at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, but the home crowd witnessed an attacking display that left the visitors trailing by three goals at the final whistle.
How it unfolded
The opening stage was set by Elye Wahi, who converted a penalty in the 12th minute to give Nice an early lead. Just three minutes later, Stade Rennais responded through Sebastian Szymanski, whose header from a Mahamadou Nagida cross restored parity at 1-1. Nice reclaimed the advantage before the half-hour mark when Wahi again stepped up to slot a second penalty, this time finding the bottom left corner to make it 2-1.
The momentum swung decisively in Nice’s favour at the end of the first half. In stoppage time of the half, Jonathan Clauss fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Wahi, extending the lead to 3-1.
The second half began with Nice continuing their forward thrust. Mohamed Amoura, assisted by Sofiane Diop, struck a left-footed shot from the centre of the box to double the home side’s tally at 4-1 in the 52nd minute. Stade Rennais managed to pull one back six minutes later when Boulaye Dia converted a penalty, narrowing the deficit to 4-2.
The home side sealed the win in the 73rd minute when Wahi completed his hat-trick, finishing a right-footed strike from the centre of the box after a pass from Gauthier Hein, making the score 5-2.
Discipline featured prominently in the latter stages. Anthony Rouault (Rennes) was booked for a bad foul in the 61st minute, followed by a yellow card for Elye Wahi (Nice) a minute later. The 84th minute saw a flurry of cautions: Charlie Cresswell (Rennes), Mohamed Abdelmoneim (Nice), Mahdi Camara (Rennes) and Youssouf Ndayishimiye (Nice) were all shown yellow cards. Mohamed Amoura (Nice) received a booking in the 88th minute.
Standout performers
Elye Wahi was the standout player, scoring three of Nice’s five goals, including two penalties, and providing an assist for Jonathan Clauss. His clinical finishing defined the result. Jonathan Clauss added a well-timed strike before half-time, while Mohamed Amoura contributed both a goal and an assist, showcasing his versatility in the attacking third. For Stade Rennais, Sebastian Szymanski’s early header kept his side in the game, and Boulaye Dia’s penalty reduced the deficit, but the collective effort was insufficient to overturn Nice’s dominance.
Match facts
- Final score: Nice 5-2 Stade Rennais
- Scorers:
- Nice: Elye Wahi (12’, 34’, 73’), Jonathan Clauss (45'+2’), Mohamed Amoura (52’)
- Stade Rennais: Sebastian Szymanski (15’), Boulaye Dia (58’)
- Bookings:
- Anthony Rouault (Rennes) – 61’
- Elye Wahi (Nice) – 62’
- Charlie Cresswell (Rennes) – 84’
- Mohamed Abdelmoneim (Nice) – 84’
- Mahdi Camara (Rennes) – 84’
- Youssouf Ndayishimiye (Nice) – 84’
- Mohamed Amoura (Nice) – 88’
- Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice
What it means
The result hands Nice three points and a comfortable goal margin, reinforcing their attacking credentials in this Ligue 1 season, while Stade Rennais must regroup after a defensive lapse that allowed five goals at home.
