Coupe de France Final, Saturday, 24.05.2025 at 21:00
Stade Reims has hardly any time to rest between its two relegation matches against Metz. This weekend, the club from Champagne will take on the dominant force in French soccer in the Coupe de France final.
The Parisian team also has another match on its mind – the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Luis Enrique’s team almost crashed out of the Coupe de France after their first appearance in the competition. Les Parisiens only qualified for the sixth round after a penalty shootout (5-4 on penalties vs. Lens).
The defending champions then marched confidently through the cup matches, winning four consecutive games by at least two goals.
From the bookmakers’ point of view, there is no real doubt about the favorite’s 15th triumph. Winamax has opted for a meager odds of 1.15 for Enrique’s team.
Understandable, after all, the Champions League finalist is facing a team that is playing against Metz in the relegation play-offs for its place in Ligue 1.
However, underestimating the team that finished 16th in Ligue 1 last season would be a fatal mistake for your PSG Reims prediction.
Reims has built up a surprising record against the French capital’s top club in recent months and years.
This season, the club from Champagne earned two draws against the national champions (both 1-1). In addition, the underdogs lost only one of their six previous encounters.
There are certainly arguments in favor of betting on “Reims to win with a +2 handicap.” With odds of 2.73, it’s even worth considering using the Merkur Bets bonus.
However, I would prefer another option that fits today’s PSG Reims tip even better – “Under 3.5 goals.” The odds of 1.75 are definitely worth a try.
One of the Red and Whites’ strengths is their defense. Reims has conceded only 47 goals in league competition (9th) and even knocked AS Monaco out of the Coupe de France on their way to the final (4-2 on penalties).
Samba Diawara’s side have proven to be extremely resilient in their cup games so far, winning three of their five matches on penalties.
In addition, Reims have stifled PSG’s attacking flow in four of their last six direct encounters, conceding no more than two goals.
However, a surprise victory will require a phenomenal performance from captain Yehvann Diouff. The 25-year-old guards the Reims goal.
During this season, the goalkeeper has developed into one of the best keepers in the country, saving 74.2 percent of shots on target in league play (3rd).
Another factor in my PSG Reims prediction is the form of the Red and Whites. Although the results have been disappointing recently, conceding only nine goals in their last eleven competitive games reinforces the impression of a respectable defense.
The most dangerous player in Diawara’s team is Keito Nakamura. The Japanese player has scored ten times in the league and scored both goals for his team in both matches against PSG (1-1 each).
I would never deny Les Parisiens their role as favorites. However, I expect the final of the Coupe de France to be a game of patience for the team from the French capital.
Experience has shown that Luis Enrique’s team finds it extremely difficult against the club from Champagne, which is particularly concerned with keeping its defense organized.
My PSG Reims prediction is: PSG under 2.5 goals!
