The Coupe de France match between Rouen vs Valenciennes will take place at Stade Robert Diochon on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
Either Rouen or Valenciennes will reach the semi-finals of the Coupe de France for the first time in many years when they play each other on Wednesday at Stade Robert Diochon in Normandy. Rouen defeated Monaco in the last round on penalties (6-5), while Valenciennes narrowly won 2-1 against Saint-Priest.
Rouen has had an incredible journey in the Coupe de France this season, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in over 80 years. They’ve had thrilling victories, even beating Ligue 1 teams like Toulouse and Monaco on penalties. Their strategy involves building up play from the back, often involving their goalkeeper, and it has led to success, with Rouen scoring 17 goals in seven matches. However, their domestic form in the Championnat Nacional hasn’t been as strong, winning only one of their last five games and lagging behind in the league standings.
On the other hand, Valenciennes hasn’t had a great season domestically, currently sitting at the bottom of the Ligue 2 table. However, their performances in the Coupe de France have been a bright spot, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in nearly a decade. Despite struggling away from home in the league, they’ve been more successful in the cup, winning four games played outside Valenciennes. While their goal-scoring record in Ligue 2 is low, they’ve managed to find the net multiple times in the Coupe de France, showing their potential in the tournament.
Rouen probable starting lineup: Aggoune, Bouzamoucha, Sanson, Bassin, Ouadah, Benzia, A. Allee, Mion, Z. Allee, Loppy, Benkaid
Valenciennes probable starting lineup: Louchet, Vialaneix, Moore, Cuffaut, Basse, Knockaert, Banse, Foe Ondoa, Hamache, Doucoure, Jung
Rouen
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Goal FC | 0-1 (L) |
| Red Star | 1-0 (W) |
| Orleans | 0-0 (D) |
| Monaco | 2-1 (W) |
| Versailles | 1-2 (L) |
Valenciennes
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Rodez | 0-2 (L) |
| Dunkerque | 1-2 (L) |
| Laval | 1-1 (D) |
| Saint Priest | 2-1 (W) |
| Concarneau | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Valenciennes beat Rouen | 1-0 |
| Valenciennes draw Rouen | 1-1 |
| Valenciennes draw Rouen | 0-0 |
| Rouen beat Valenciennes | 1-0 |
| Valenciennes draw Rouen | 0-0 |
The Coupe de France match between Rouen vs Valenciennes will take place at Stade Robert Diochon on Thursday at 1:30 am IST.
| Rouen vs Valenciennes | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 29 |
| Venue | Stade Robert Diochon |
| Kickoff time in France | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365 while those in France can watch the match live via Free, beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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