Reims vs Le Mans Prediction & Betting Tips (3 February)

For its debut in the Coupe de France, Stade de Reims clearly did not have to work hard to get rid of the modest teams of Torcy 1-5 and Croix Iris 0-4. However, it was more complicated at the beginning of January for Karel Geraerts' men who had to take a penalty shootout to win against Le Puy 0-0, 0-3 TAB and reach the quarter-finals. At the same time, in the championship, the Champenois are in the fight to try to climb back into Ligue 1. 3rd in Ligue 2 before returning to Clermont on Friday evening, the Rémois remained on a victory won during a clash between contenders against AS Saint-Etienne 1-0 after losing in the derby against the Trojan leader 2-1. Opposite, Le Mans did not particularly shine during its run in the Coupe de France so far.

Manhandled by Amicale Villeneuve-Garenne 2-2, 2-4 TAB for their entry into the competition, the visitors then got the better of FC Perigny 1-2 before winning, once again on penalties, against Nancy 0-0, 4-1 TAB in the previous round. In Ligue 2, the Sarthois are also one of the teams capable of joining the fight for promotion. Undefeated since mid-September, Patrick Videira's men shared the points with Rodez 1-1 then dominated Dunkirk 1-0 before traveling to the Trojan leader on Saturday.

In Reims, the long-term injured Okumu and Fofana will still not be able to play this week. Suspended last weekend, playmaker Tia (4 goals) will have to serve a second match during this quarter-final. During the winter transfer window, summer recruit Demoncy was loaned to Guingamp while the Franco-Maltese Teuma (4 goals, 5 assists) joined Standard de Liège. Striker Bassette has returned to Coventry City.

Executive defender Koné was transferred to Leipzig but will finish the season with the club. Winger Benhattab arrived on loan from FC Nantes. For his part, the Japanese Nakamura (8 goals, 2 assists this season in L2) is still part of the squad as is the striker Ibrahim (5 goals). 

• Summary: Stade de Reims is going head to head with Le Mans starting on 3 Feb 2026 at 19:30 UTC . The match is a part of the Coupe de France .
• Referee: Willy Delajod
• Reims Feedinco Rating: 6.85
• Le Mans Feedinco Rating: 6.81