Reims will make the trip to Stade Pierre de Coubertin for their Coupe de France semifinal encounter with Cannes on Tuesday, 2 April 2025. Which of these teams will advance to the final after all is said and done?
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Cannes vs Reims predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Reims’ last seven matches.
- Cannes are coming off back-to-back 1-0 defeats.
- At least one team failed to score in seven of Reims’ last nine games.
Correct score prediction: Cannes 0-2 Reims
To be fair, Cannes have been impressive so far. Despite playing in the fourth tier of French football, they have beaten Ligue 2 sides such as Guingamp, Lorient and Grenoble.
However, this will be Cannes’ first encounter with a Ligue 1 side. Considering Reims have beaten Monaco and Angers in this competition, we are confident that the visitors will be victorious.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Reims are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stade Reims are coming off one of their biggest wins of the season, a 3-1 home victory over Marseille last weekend.
This has not been a particularly great campaign for Samba Diawara's men, as they are battling to avoid relegation and have lost five of their last eight matches in all competitions.
On the other hand, after stringing together a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions, Cannes have now lost back-to-back games.
They have had a fairytale run in this competition, defeating three Ligue 2 sides en route to the semifinal.
Ahead of this clash, Reims are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds usually have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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Also, Keeping in mind that at least one team did not score in seven of Reims' last nine games, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in 15 years
This will be the first clash between Cannes and Reims since the 2009-10 season, when both teams played in the third tier of French football.
In 10 previous meetings between these teams, stretching back to 1945, Reims have a 5-3-2 win-draw-loss record.
Cannes preview: Eyeing their first Coupe de France final in 93 years
It is important to note that Cannes won the Coupe de France in 1932, defeating the now-defunct RC Roubaix in the final.
The hosts have no injury concerns as they set their sights on a first final appearance in 93 years.
Predicted lineup: Vanni (GK), Vinci, Smith, Abderrahmane, Fischer, Goncalves, N’Doye, N'Diaye, Abbas, Mambu & Domingues.
France Cup 02/04/25
L
Reims
2
Cannes
1
France National 2 22/03/25
L
Angouleme
1
Cannes
0
France National 2 15/03/25
L
Hyeres FC
1
Cannes
0
France National 2 08/03/25
W
Anglet Genets
1
Cannes
2
France Cup 25/02/25
W
Guingamp
1
Cannes
3
Reims preview: A few absentees
On the other hand, Reims will be eyeing their fourth final appearance in this competition. They were victors in 1950 and 1958, and runners-up in 1977.
The visitors will remain without Maxime Busi (foot), Yaya Fofana (ankle), Mohamed Daramy (knee), Amine Salama (hamstring), and long-term absentee Reda Khadra (ACL) due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Buta, Kipre, Okumu, Gbane, Akieme, Ito, Edoa, Kone, Diakhon & Nakamura.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
St Etienne
2
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
L
Nice
1
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Montpellier
0
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Toulouse
0
Reims
1
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
W
Lens
0
Reims
2
Player to watch: Chafik Abbas
In four Coupe de France appearances this season, Chafik Abbas has four goals and two assists. The 26-year-old midfielder was on the scoresheet in his last three appearances in this competition and will look to extend that streak to four games.