Rouen vs Valenciennes Prediction & Betting Tips (28 February)

Although it is only playing in Nationale 1 this season, FC Rouen already has a very good showing since it has already claimed the scalps of two elite teams in the previous rounds. Indeed, Toulouse then Monaco both fell into the trap of this formation by losing on penalties. In the championship, the Normans are also showing some pretty good results since they are in 6th position in the standings. If the climb remains out of reach, the locals were still able to bring down the championship leader, Red Star, 10 days ago 2-1. On the other hand, they were unable to confirm and lost to GOAL FC 1-0 last weekend. On the other hand, Valenciennes is using this Coupe de France as an enchanted parenthesis in this complicated season for the club.

. Indeed, this team is experiencing a real nightmare in Ligue 2 where it brings up the rear with already almost fifteen points behind the first non-relegation team after its defeat conceded to the wire in the derby against Dunkirk 10 years ago. days 2-1. On Saturday, Ahmed Kantari's men lost again to Rodez 0-2 and they are still heading towards relegation which now seems inevitable. On the other hand, in the Cup, the VA players made a good move by defeating Paris FC 2-1 then getting the better of Saint-Priest in the 1/8th final 1-2.

The Rouennais could play this meeting without the relatively little-used defenders Gomis and Kabongo who were not present in the championship last weekend. Otherwise, it should be all hands on deck for this poster. This winter, this team lost its top scorer Ibayi who had scored 8 goals during the first part of the season before joining AC Ajaccio with whom he has already scored 3 goals. On the other hand, the young striker Dia is very present, he who scored twice in this Coupe de France. On the northern side, the relatively little used Haouari, the starting midfielder Kruse and the important Poha are still absent in the same way as the full-back recruited this winter Sabanovic, also injured.

Furthermore, the relatively ineffective striker Jung is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Otherwise, the top scorer Boutoutaou (4 goals) is present but he has lost his starting place recently. The attackers Oyewusi and Flamarion, who arrived as reinforcements this winter, did not impose themselves in the 11 either. On the other hand, the winger Knockaert seems more and more comfortable on his right side despite the great difficulties of his team.