In a highly anticipated matchup, the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg will host the second semi-final of the Coupe de France on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Local favorites Strasbourg will face Nice, with the winner earning a place in the final against either Lens or Toulouse.
Match preview
Strasbourg, led by Gary O’Neil since January 2026, is experiencing a robust season. They currently excel in the Conference League and are positioned near the top of the league standings. Notably, Strasbourg recently defeated Nice 3-1 at home on April 4. However, they will be without key players, as defender Aaron Anselmino and striker Joaquin Panichelli are sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injuries.
In contrast, Nice has faced a challenging campaign, experiencing disappointment in both the Champions League and Europa League. Following a change in management to Claude Puel, the team has only managed to win once in their last 11 Ligue 1 matches, leaving them in 15th place. The Coupe de France presents their last opportunity for success this season, having narrowly advanced to the semi-finals after penalty shootouts against Nantes and Lorient.
Strasbourg aims to capitalize on the energy of the home crowd, pressing hard and maintaining an attacking philosophy. On the other hand, under Puel’s leadership, Nice is striving for a more organized and pragmatic style of play, with goalkeeper Diouf expected to play a crucial role in their efforts to secure victory.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, there have been two draws, one Strasbourg win, and two Nice victories.
- Strasbourg has lost just two of their last ten matches, winning five.
- Nice has won only two of their last ten games, conceding in six of them.