Strasbourg vs Nice Prediction 22 April 2026
🔊 Who will secure the second spot in the French Cup final? In the tournament's second semifinal, Strasbourg and Nice face off, and their performances this season couldn't be more different. Bookmakers are backing the "Racers" as favorites, which isn't surprising given Nice's recent lackluster displays, coupled with the challenge of playing away. You'll find the prediction for this match below.
Head-to-Head
📊 This season, these rivals have clashed twice: Strasbourg secured a victory on their home turf (3-1), while Nice held them to a draw at home (1-1). Notably, in each of their last five head-to-head encounters, both teams have found the back of the net, making the bet on both teams to score quite enticing.
Head-to-head statistics Strasbourg - Nice
Strasbourg Alsace Team Overview
🔵 Strasbourg are juggling commitments in three competitions, putting an immense strain on the squad. Gary O'Neil's side recently advanced to the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinals, thanks to a commanding 4-0 home victory over Mainz. However, squad rotation took its toll in Ligue 1, where the "Racers" suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Rennes.
🔴 In the Coupe de France, Strasbourg secured a home victory in the previous round against Ligue 2 side Reims (2-1). The round of 16 saw them face a challenging encounter with Monaco on their home turf, where they emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. Clearly, Strasbourg excel in the Coupe de France when playing in front of their home fans.
Match Results: Strasbourg Alsace
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice are battling for survival in Ligue 1 this season, a scenario that was hard to foresee before the championship kicked off. However, their four-game winless streak underscores the struggles facing Claude Puel's side. Hovering on the edge of the relegation zone, every upcoming match will be a nerve-wracking affair for the team known as "Les Aiglons."
🔴 Nice's journey in the Coupe de France has been anything but straightforward, with some results defying logic. Take, for instance, their Round of 16 clash, where "Les Aiglons" trailed Montpellier 2-0 by the 69th minute but managed to secure a 3-2 victory in regulation time. In the quarterfinals, Nice edged out Lorient in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular play.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Strasbourg Alsace
❌ Fans of Strasbourg and Chelsea united in a protest march against BlueCo, the company owning both clubs. Supporters took to the streets of London ahead of the match against Manchester United. The protest targeted the shared ownership by BlueCo, with Todd Boehly as one of its key figures. Protesters carried banners, chanted slogans against the club owners, and set off flares on their way to Stamford Bridge.
❌ Strasbourg face uncertainty regarding defender Gela Doué's participation in their upcoming match. He missed the return leg in the Conference League and the latest Ligue 1 fixture. While the exact reason for his absence hasn't been disclosed, local media report that he is recovering from a minor injury. Additionally, Joaquín Panichelli, one of France's top scorers this season, continues to nurse a knee injury and will not be available to assist the team.
Nice
❌ Nice have several players sidelined with injuries of varying severity: Charles Vanhout, Everton Pereira, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Dante, Moise Bombito, and Mohamed Abdel Monem. While these players might not be regular starters, they could have been useful options off the bench. However, they are currently in the treatment room.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by François Letexier. Over his last 100 matches, Letexier averages 3.88 yellow cards per game, with 22 fouls per match. This season, Strasbourg average 2 yellow cards per game, while Nice average 2.1. Both teams have not been receiving many bookings this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Strasbourg's individual total goals this season average 1.8 per match, while Nice's average is significantly lower at 1.1. However, the overall goal-scoring in matches involving these teams is high: 2.9 for both hosts and visitors. Considering this statistic and the result of their previous encounter (3-1), we recommend betting on total goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Strasbourg have averaged 4.3 corners per game, whereas Nice have averaged 5.3. Claude Puel's side frequently utilize the wings for their attacks, leading to a high number of corners. Therefore, we suggest betting on Nice to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Strasbourg's recent matches have been inconsistent, but the team clearly prepared for this semifinal by rotating their squad. At home, the "Racers" have been formidable this season, recently putting four past Mainz. Given Nice's recent struggles in the league, we believe backing a Strasbourg victory is a reasonable prediction, with an expected scoreline of 2-1 in favor of the hosts.
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