The French Cup quarter-final match between Angers and Reims will take place on February 25 at the Raymond Kopa Stadium. Angers vs. Reims: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Angers
Alexander Dujardin's team defeated Strasbourg 3-1 away in the previous round of the national cup. This victory marked their fifth win in the last six matches in this tournament (1 loss), with Angers scoring at least two goals in four of those victories. Notably, the club last reached the quarter-finals in the 2020/21 season, where they lost 0-5 to PSG.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 6 of Angers' last 8 French Cup games.
- At home in the national cup, the team has not lost in regular time in 7 of the last 9 matches (5 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Angers (4-5-1)
Melvin Zinga – Florent Ainin, Abdoulaye Bamba, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Emmanuel Bioumla – Zinedine Ferhat, Jim Allevinah, Yassine Belkdim, Himad Abdelli, Pierrick Capelle – Esteban Lepaul.
Forward Esteban Lepaul is injured.
Reims
Samba Diawara's team narrowly overcame Bourgoin-Jallieu in the previous round (0-0, 3-2 on penalties). This marked the second consecutive match in this tournament where Reims went to a penalty shootout. Moreover, the club has only one win in regular time in their last four French Cup matches (3 draws). The team has not reached the quarter-finals for 14 years.
- Reims opened the scoring in 9 of their last 11 national cup games.
- Away in this tournament, the club has not lost in 90 minutes in 8 of the last 9 matches (6 wins, 2 draws).
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in the French Cup, the team scored at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Reims (4-5-1)
Alexandre Olliero – Hiroki Sakine, Cedric Kipre, Noah Sanjui, Mori Gbane – Valentin Atangana Edoa, Mamadou Diakona, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, John Patrick Finn – Oumar Diakite.
Referee
Mathieu Vernice (France)
Matches – 5 (French Cup, 2022/23 – 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 40%.
Match Prediction: Angers vs. Reims
The opponents have not yet forgotten their league encounter 10 days ago. Angers managed to beat Reims 1-0 away, even though Samba Diawara's team were the favorites. However, this outcome should not be surprising. Alexander Dujardin's side is in better form, which they can prove once again.
Angers have not lost in 9 of their last 11 official matches (7 wins, 2 draws). At home, their results are slightly worse: three losses in the last seven Ligue 1 matches, but Marseille, Lyon, and PSG were the ones to take three points from Raymond Kopa during this stretch. Reims, on the other hand, have not won in 10 official matches (4 draws, 6 losses), and away, the club has only beaten relegation-battling Havre in their last 8 league games.
The recent match between the opponents was a tight contest with only one goal scored. Matches involving these teams are among the top 5 lowest-scoring in this championship, and now a spot in the French Cup semi-finals is at stake. It's unlikely that either team will take significant risks by pushing forward in numbers.
My prediction – Angers will not lose and Total under 3.5 goals
