Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
On February 5, Stade Briochin and Nice will face off in the Coupe de France Round of 16. Here’s our betting preview for the match.
Stade Briochin
Founded in the early 20th century, Stade Briochin remains a relatively unknown club, even within France, as they have spent most of their history in lower amateur leagues. They currently compete in the fourth tier of French football, sitting fifth in their division, 11 points behind the leader, although they do have two games in hand. However, their promotion chances look slim, as only the league winner earns promotion.
In their most recent match, Stade Briochin earned a 1-1 away draw against Avranches. Their unbeaten streak across all competitions now stands at 10 matches. Their biggest achievement so far has been reaching the Coupe de France Round of 16, including a 1-0 home victory over Ligue 1 side Le Havre in the previous round.
Nice
The Eaglets have prioritized Ligue 1 this season, where they currently sit fifth, just one point behind the top four. Meanwhile, their Europa League campaign ended in disappointment, as they failed to qualify for the knockout stage—a decision that some speculate was intentional to focus on domestic success.
In their last Ligue 1 match, Nice conceded a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Toulouse. They are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, though inconsistency remains an issue. The Coupe de France presents a real opportunity for silverware, making this match important for Nice.
Probable Lineups
Stade Briochin: L’Hostis, Le Marer, Angoua, Kerbrat, Boudemagh, Diakité, Yobé, Bégue, Zakaryan, Achahbar, Konan.
Nice: Bulka, Bard, Dante, Ndayishimiye, Abdi, Santamaría, Boudaoui, Clauss, Cho, Guessand, Laborde.
Match Facts
- Stade Briochin is unbeaten in their last five home matches across all competitions.
- Nice has failed to win in their last three away matches, earning just two points in that stretch.
- Betting odds: Stade Briochin – 9.50, Draw – 5.30, Nice – 1.34.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
These teams have only met once, back in the 1993/94 Ligue 2 season, where Nice won 1-0 away and drew 0-0 at home.
Prediction
Nice is the clear favorite, as expected—this is a matchup between a Ligue 1 club and a fourth-tier side. However, Stade Briochin will throw everything into this match, as it is a rare opportunity for them to make a name for themselves.
Despite the gap in quality, Nice’s recent struggles on the road and Stade Briochin’s solid home form suggest that the underdogs might cause some problems.A high-value betting option could be both teams to score (BTTS).
