FC Lorient are clearly favored to win this Coupe de France tie, as they are a Ligue 1 side facing fifth-tier FC Hauts Lyonnais from National 3; most markets are expected to open with Lorient around 1.15–1.25 to win in 90 minutes, the draw near 6.50 and Hauts Lyonnais above 10.00, reflecting the big gap in professional experience and squad depth with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between FC Hauts Lyonnais and FC Lorient is scheduled to kick off on 10 January 2026 at 17:00 UTC, which is 6:00 PM local time in France Central European Time.

FC Hauts Lyonnais will host FC Lorient at their home ground in the Lyon region, a modest National 3-level venue with limited capacity and basic facilities compared with Ligue 1 stadiums, offering a more intimate cup atmosphere rather than a large all-seater arena like Lorient’s 18,110-capacity Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir.

Given Lorient’s recent form in national competitions, including a 7–0 away win over AS Gosier in the previous Coupe de France round and their higher Ligue 1-level quality, the most likely outcome is an away win, with fair odds ranges around Lorient 1.15–1.25, draw 6.50–7.50, Hauts Lyonnais 11.00–15.00, and a handicap market expecting Lorient to win by at least two goals.

This is a rare head-to-head meeting between FC Hauts Lyonnais and FC Lorient, with no notable prior official clashes recorded in recent Coupe de France or league history, so this 2026 tie effectively serves as their first high-profile competitive encounter.