The Round of 16 match in the French Cup between Strasbourg and Angers will take place on February 5 at the La Meinau Stadium. Strasbourg vs. Angers: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
In this tournament, the Alsatians have progressed through two stages, thrashing Calais (3-0) and defeating Thaon (2-2, extra time 0-0, on penalties 5-3). Notably, the team has not lost in regular time for seven matches in the national cup (4 wins, 3 draws). Over the last six seasons, Strasbourg has reached the Round of 16 of the French Cup three times, only advancing past this stage last year.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Strasbourg's last 6 matches in this tournament.
- In 7 of their last 8 home games in the national cup, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- Strasbourg has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 6 French Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (4-4-2)
Karl-Johan Johnsson – Abakar Sylla, Eduard Sobol, Amadou Cisse, Saidy Sow – Marvin Senaya, Youni Gomis, Pape Dione, Samir El Moutaraji – Jeremy Sebas, Ryan Messaoud.
Angers
Alexander Dujeux's team played both previous rounds away, defeating Bobigny 93 (1-0) and Quevilly (3-2). Angers has reached the Round of 16 in the French Cup for the second time in the last three editions. Notably, the team even made it to the final match in the 2016/17 season, narrowly losing to PSG.
- Angers has won 4 of their last 5 matches in the national cup (1 loss).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 games in this tournament.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 8 of Angers' last 10 away matches in the French Cup.
Predicted lineup for Angers (4-5-1)
Melvin Zinga – Jacques Ekomie, Jordan Lefort, Abdoulaye Bamba, Lilian Rao-Lisoa – Zinedine Ferhat, Jim Allevinah, Yassine Belkdim, Bamba Dieng, Pierrick Capelle – Esteban Lepaul.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 6 (French Cup, 2021/22–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 7;
Average yellow cards per match – 1.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 17;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Strasbourg vs. Angers
Alexander Dujeux's side needs to achieve a positive result in the upcoming match, if only for their fans, who have been eagerly awaiting a home game in this tournament. Angers has been playing French Cup matches exclusively away for two years, with considerable success, securing 4 wins in 5 matches (1 loss). Notably, they have also been confident at the opponent's field, avoiding defeat in regular time in 6 of their last 7 encounters in Ligue 1 and the national cup (2 wins, 4 draws).
Strasbourg rarely wins at home in the French Cup: they have only two victories after 90 minutes in their last eight matches (3 draws, 3 losses). Angers already visited Strasbourg in the current Ligue 1 season, ending in a 1-1 draw. Angers is generally resilient away from home in the championship: of their four defeats this season, two have been by more than one goal.
My prediction – Angers with a handicap (+1)
