Strasbourg vs Nice prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 22, 2026
Coupe de France
In the French Cup semifinal on April 22, 2026, Strasbourg will face Nice. The hosts will be aiming for a victory.
Strasbourg vs Nice: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Stade de la Meinau" finished seventh in the previous Ligue 1 campaign, losing out to Lyon only on tiebreakers. As a result, they went to the Conference League, where the French side reached the quarterfinals, managing to defeat Mainz at home after losing 0-4 away. Domestically, despite a tight schedule and the departure of Rosenoir to Chelsea, they are trying to maintain their level, although it is not easy—especially after the defeat to Rennes.
The team from "Allianz Riviera" finished fourth last year, ahead of Lille due to tiebreakers. But then came disappointments in the Champions League (eliminated by Benfica, losing both matches) and the Europa League (seven defeats in eight games). Even after a coaching change, they couldn't average even "a point per round" domestically—it was fortunate that by spring the three relegation candidates became clear. At least they managed draws against Le Havre and Lille.
In the cup, O'Neil's men have already overcome four opponents. First, they defeated Dunkerque and Avranches. Then, exchanging goals, they won at home against Monaco and Reims. The visitors advanced past Saint-Étienne (2-1) and Montpellier (3-2) after regular time, but with Nantes and Lorient, the matches went to penalty shootouts after draws.
Previous Matches: Strasbourg vs Nice
Nice went five matches unbeaten. But at the start of the month, they lost away to Racing 1-3.
The visitors have no clear advantages here. The hosts are expected to win in regular time (odds – 1.80).
Strasbourg vs Nice: Key Statistics and Trends
- Strasbourg has won four of their last eight matches
- On average, Strasbourg scores 1.59 goals and concedes 1.28 goals per match
- 59% of Strasbourg's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.86.
- Nice has lost four of their last eight matches
- On average, Nice scores 1.13 goals and concedes 1.87 goals per match
- 57% of Nice's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Strasbourg vs Nice: Possible Starting Lineups
Strasbourg plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Penders - Chilwell, Doucouré, Omobamidele, Doué - Oyedele, El-Murabet - Godo, Nanasi, Yassine - Enciso
Nice plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Diouf - Bar, Ba, Mendy, Clauss - Diop, Boudaoui, Sanson, Lushe - Wahi, Jansson
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