Lens
Nice
May 22 20:00
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Stade de France in Saint-Denis hosts the 2026 Coupe de France final, RC Lens versus OGC Nice in the 109th edition of the competition. This is Lens's first cup final appearance since 1998, while Nice last reached the final in 2022, having last won the tournament in 1997.
Predictions & Tips
Double Chance Prediction
Lens to Win or Draw (1X)
Form Guide
Lens
DDWLW
Lens arrive this final having beaten Lyon 4-0 away from home in their most recent Ligue 1 outing to set themselves up for this encounter. Their Coupe de France campaign has been built on their brilliant performances at their home fortress at Bollaert-Delelis, where the Sang et Or supporters generate the most intense mining-community atmosphere in French football. Their past five outings in the cup competitions has featured at least three goal returns at full-time.
Nice
WDDLD
Nice arrive the Stade de France final having drawn 0-0 with Metz in their most recent Ligue 1 outing. A broader form context has seen them fail to secure a winning result in their past four games since defeating Strasbourg (2-0) in their semi-final affair. Nice last won the Coupe de France in 1997 and last reached the final in 2022 where they lost 0-1 to Nantes. The French side will be hopeful campaign in the domestic league would have no bearing on a shot at silverware come this final event.
Prediction
Lens's superior domestic form over the course of this season offers them the advantage in this fixture
What are the best odds for the game?
Nice are given 5.77 odds to win, while Lens are favoured at 4.40. A draw leading to extra time is staged at 1.63 odds.
Use our breakdowns to inform your betting choices, but remember they should not be the sole basis of your decision-making.
