The quarter-final match of the French Cup between Briochin and PSG will take place on February 26 at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes. Briochin vs. PSG: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Briochin
For the first time in their history, the team has reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup. Under the guidance of Guillaume Allano, Briochin has played five matches in this tournament, achieving three victories in regular time and winning twice in penalty shootouts. Notably, in the last round, Briochin defeated Ligue 1 representative Nice (2-1). During this stretch, the club conceded only two goals.
- The team has scored in 6 of their last 7 matches in the national cup.
- At home in this tournament, Briochin is unbeaten in 4 matches (2 wins and 2 draws in regular time).
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in the last 5 home games of the club in the French Cup.
Projected lineup for Briochin (5-3-2)
Franck L'Hostis – James Le Marec, Hugo Bouden, Benjamin Angoua, Christophe Kerbrat, Leo Jobe – Madigondo Diakite, Aymeric Gomis, Stan Janno – Arthur Zakharian, Christian Konan.
PSG
The Parisians comfortably advanced past the previous stage, defeating Le Mans away with a score of 2-0. This victory marked the team's eighth win in their last nine French Cup matches (1 draw). However, only in three matches during this period did Luis Enrique's side manage to keep a clean sheet. Additionally, PSG has reached the quarter-finals of this tournament for the 11th consecutive time.
- Both opponents scored in 6 of PSG's last 8 matches in the national cup.
- The team opened the scoring in 10 of their last 13 away games in the French Cup.
- In 10 of their last 13 away matches in this tournament, PSG scored at least two goals.
Projected lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Matvey Safonov – Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Yoram Zague, William Pacho – Fabian Ruiz, Lee Kang-in, Senny Mayulu – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Goncalo Ramos, Desire Doue.
Midfielders Vitinha, Lee Kang-in, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma are not included in the squad for the match.
Referee
Thomas Leonard (France)
Matches – 6 (French Cup, 2022/23 – 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: Briochin vs. PSG
It's hard to imagine what Guillaume Allano's side can offer against the hegemon of French football. Even in their own championship, which represents the fourth strongest division, Briochin is not among the stars. The team is in ninth place and closer to the relegation zone than to the leading group. However, the club's reliable defense, which has conceded only two goals in this French Cup campaign, should be noted. They managed to contain the third most productive attack in Ligue 1 in the last round.
PSG advanced through the last round without any extraordinary efforts. Luis Enrique's team is unlikely to strive to win at all costs against their next opponent. The class difference is obvious, and they can afford not to exert themselves too much. Moreover, a much more important match awaits the Parisians in the league. Additionally, there have been no more than four goals scored in 6 of PSG's last 7 matches in the French Cup.
My prediction: PSG to win and Total under 4.5 goals
