The Coupe de France Round of 16 match between Le Mans and PSG will take place on February 4 at the MMArena. Le Mans vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Le Mans
Patrick Vidaud's team advanced through the first three stages of the national cup with victories in regular time, but faced a tough battle in the Round of 32 against Valenciennes (1-1, 4-3 on penalties). Notably, Le Mans has not lost in 90 minutes over their last six matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws). However, the club has no significant achievements in the Coupe de France, last reaching the Round of 16 in the 2008/09 season, where they lost 0-1 to Guingamp.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Le Mans' last 7 games in the national cup.
- The team has scored in 8 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
- In 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Coupe de France, the club has not conceded more than two goals.
Predicted lineup for Le Mans (5-3-2)
Evan Hatfout – Alexandre Laure, Theo Muen, Harold Voye, Vincent Bourlet, Zacharie Lamgaghez – Martin Rossignol, Anthony Ribelin, Gabin Bernardo – Dame Gueye, Arnold Vula.
PSG
The reigning champions and the most titled team in this tournament have progressed through two stages in the current edition. Luis Enrique's side first defeated Lens (1-1, 4-3 on penalties) and then overcame Espaly-Saint-Marcel (4-2) in the last round. It's worth noting that before winning the 2023/24 Coupe de France, PSG had failed to advance past the Round of 16 for two consecutive years. Additionally, PSG has scored in 11 consecutive matches in the national cup.
- The team has won in regular time in 8 of their last 9 matches in this tournament (1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Coupe de France matches.
- In 7 of their last 9 away matches in the national cup, PSG has recorded at least 3 goals.
Predicted lineup for PSG (3-4-3)
Arnau Tenas – Joao Neves, Lucas Hernandez, Yoram Zague – Fabian Ruiz, Warren Zaire-Emery, Senny Mayulu, Axel Tapy-Cobrissa – Bradley Barcola, Goncalo Ramos, Desire Doue.
Referee
Abdelatif Kerradji (France)
Matches – 6 (Coupe de France, 2021/22–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Le Mans vs. PSG
There is little doubt about the outcome of the upcoming match. Even with a second-string lineup, which Luis Enrique is likely to field, PSG should comfortably secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The intrigue, in my opinion, lies in whether Le Mans can manage to score at least one goal. Considering PSG's defensive record, the hosts have a fair chance.
Luis Enrique's side has conceded in 6 of their last 7 Coupe de France matches. In the previous round, a National League team scored twice against PSG, and in their last seven away matches in the national cup, PSG has only kept two clean sheets.
Le Mans has a 7-match scoring streak in the Coupe de France. The team also scored against PSG in their last head-to-head encounter in the League Cup. I predict that we will see at least one goal from the hosts again. My prediction: Le Mans Individual Total Over 0.5
