Angers vs Reims Coupe de France Quarterfinal Preview and Predictions

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The Coupe de France quarterfinals are underway, and one of the most anticipated matches is the encounter between Angers and Reims. The two Ligue 1 teams will face off on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. This will be the third meeting between the sides this season, with both teams having claimed victory on their respective home turf in Ligue 1 matches.

Angers will be looking to break the trend of the away team winning in their recent encounters, with five of the last six meetings ending in defeat for the hosts. The Black and Whites have struggled in front of their crowd this season, falling short in six of their 11 home fixtures in the top flight. However, they have had success in the French Cup, eliminating Hanau 93, Quevilly, and Strasbourg to advance to the quarterfinals. Les Scoistes have now reached the quarterfinals for the second time in five seasons and will be aiming for their first semifinal appearance since 2016-17. The team's attack has been led by Bamba Dieng, who rescued a point for Angers in their last match against Saint-Etienne with a penalty in the 94th minute.

Reims, on the other hand, have endured a torrid 2024-25 campaign, with their latest defeat against Rennes extending their losing streak to three matches. However, the French Cup has offered a much-needed respite for Les Rouges et Blancs, who have brushed aside ASS Still Mutzig, Monaco, and Bourgoin-Jallieu to advance to the quarterfinals. The team's new boss, Samba Diawara, will be eager to end his losing streak and lead Reims to their first semifinal appearance in 37 years. Reims will be without several key players, including Mohammed Daramy and Reda Khadra, who are both nursing knee injuries. The team's defense will be crucial in this match, as they look to contain Angers' offense.

The absence of Esteban Lepaul will be a significant blow for Angers, as the forward remains sidelined with a groin injury until mid-March. Dieng made an impact in a 13-minute cameo last time out after recovering from injury and could now lead the line in Lepaul's absence. Angers also have several other players unavailable, including Emmanuel Biumla, Jim Allevinah, Carlens Arcus, and Cedric Hountondji. The possible starting lineups for the match are:

• Angers: Fofana; Raolisoa, Bamba, Lefort, Hanin; Belkebla, Capelle; Ferhat, Abdelli, Allevinah; Dieng
• Reims: Diouf; Buta, Okumu, Kipre, Akieme; Sangui, Gbane, Edoa; Ito, Nakamura, Diakhon

The match is expected to be a tightly contested battle, with both teams having a good chance of advancing to the semifinals.

In terms of team statistics, Angers have won three of their last five matches, while Reims have lost three of their last five. The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with both teams having won two of their last five encounters. The match will be played on Tuesday, and fans can catch the action live on various streaming platforms. With the stakes high and the teams evenly matched, this quarterfinal encounter is sure to be an exciting one.

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