A historic match for a Reims club: La Neuvillette-Jamin vs Valenciennes prediction
The seventh-round Coupe de France clash between La Neuvillette-Jamin and Valenciennes will take place on November 13, 2026, on the artificial pitch at the Raymond Kopa training center in Reims. For the hosts, who play in the sixth tier of French football, the upcoming fixture will be historic: for the first time, the club will face a professional opponent.
La Neuvillette-Jamin: historic success inspires amateur club
Jérôme Dutitre's team competes in the Régional 1 Grand Est league and has reached the seventh round of the Coupe de France for the first time in its history. In the previous round, the hosts won 2-0 away to Coteaux Sud, earning the chance to face a professional side. This result is already a major achievement for the club from the La Neuvillette district.
The match was originally scheduled to take place at the Pierre-Colline stadium, but the venue was not approved to host a fixture at this level. The game was therefore moved to Reims' training ground, where the hosts will look to make the most of the fans' support. The biggest challenge will be the gap in quality, which the team will try to overcome with disciplined defending.
Valenciennes: poor run does not erase their class advantage
Valenciennes compete in France's third tier, but the team's recent results raise concerns. In their previous six matches, the visitors have recorded just one win, two draws and three defeats. Their latest game against Orléans ended 2-2, while they had previously lost 2-1 to Cannes.
Their away form is particularly worrying: five defeats and one draw in their last six matches on the road. Nevertheless, Valenciennes have a great opportunity to end their poor run against a side from the regional leagues. Their experience in professional football should be the visitors' main advantage.
Match facts and head-to-head
- La Neuvillette-Jamin have reached the seventh round of the Coupe de France for the first time in their history, beating Coteaux Sud 2-0
- Valenciennes have not won any of their last six away matches, losing five
- The match will be La Neuvillette-Jamin's first official meeting with a professional club
Cup upset or favorite's win: La Neuvillette-Jamin vs Valenciennes prediction
The hosts have a historic opportunity to make their mark on the national stage and are sure to give everything. However, even considering their poor form, Valenciennes have the edge in experience and level of competition.
