The Coupe de France quarter-final between Strasbourg vs Reims will take place on 3 March at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg vs Reims: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg have played three matches in this season’s competition and won all of them in normal time. In the first two rounds, they faced opponents from the lower divisions and beat both sides: at home Dunkerque (2:1) and away Avranches (6:0). The toughest test came in the previous round, but the home team coped on their own ground against Monaco, winning 3:1. The club last lifted the Coupe de France trophy in 2001, and since then Strasbourg have only reached the quarter-finals for the third time. Last season, they went out in the round of 16, losing to Angers 1:3.
- In their previous 11 matches in this competition, the club have suffered just one defeat in normal time (7 wins and 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in Strasbourg’s last six Coupe de France games.
- Both teams scored within 90 minutes in four of the team’s previous five matches in this tournament.
Potential Strasbourg Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Mike Penders – Gela Doue, Ismael Doukoure, Lucas Hogsberg, Abdul Ouattara – Valentin Barco, Samir El-Mourabet – Marshal Godo, Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso – Joaquin Panichelli.
Reims
Reims have played as many as five matches in this season’s competition, winning four of them in normal time, while also beating Le Puy on penalties away from home (0:0, pens 3:0). It is also worth noting that across those five games, the club have conceded just one goal. The toughest opponent was Le Mans in the previous round, but even then Reims came through quite comfortably, winning 3:0. In the 21st century, the club have reached the Coupe de France quarter-finals for the fourth time, and they featured in last season’s final, but lost 0:3 to Paris Saint-Germain.
- In their last 13 matches in this competition, the team have suffered only one defeat in normal time (7 wins and 5 draws).
- At least one of the teams failed to score in five of Reims’ previous six Coupe de France matches.
- The club have not lost within 90 minutes in their last 10 away matches in this tournament (6 wins and 4 draws).
Potential Reims Lineup (4-3-3)*
Alexandre Olliero – Hiroki Sekine, Nicolas Pallois, Elie Ahuonon, Sergio Akieme – Theo Leoni, Mory Gbane, John Patrick – Thiemoko Diarra, Mohamed Daramy, Adama Bojang.
Strasbourg vs Reims: Match Prediction
In all likelihood, Strasbourg will not be able to mount a challenge for a Champions League place. It will also be difficult in the battle for a top-six finish, even though their chances are quite decent. That is why the club are clearly determined to reach the Coupe de France final to qualify for Europe through the competition and, of course, to win the trophy. However, it is unlikely they will have an easy time against Reims, who have become a strong cup side in recent years. After all, last season’s run to the final is clear evidence of the ambitions of this modest team.
This season, Reims are playing in the Ligue 2 and have an excellent chance of earning promotion back to the top flight in France. They are currently third and, after 25 matchdays, have suffered only five defeats. What is more, the club have gone six league matches unbeaten, conceding no goals in that spell. It is precisely thanks to this outstanding defensive record that Reims are hoping to deal with Strasbourg. We recommend backing the visitors with a positive handicap, given they have not lost by more than one goal in their last 16 Ligue 2 matches, as well as in 12 of their previous 13 Coupe de France games. We would also add that this selection has paid out in eight of the last 10 head-to-head meetings, which took place in the Ligue 1.
Prediction: Reims (+1)
* For each team, the starting line-up from their previous match in this competition is shown.
