AS Nancy Lorraine are slightly favored to win based on their stronger recent form in national competitions and deeper squad quality compared to Le Mans UC 72. Early Coupe de France market indications from major sportsbooks price Nancy around 2.10 to win in 90 minutes, with Le Mans near 3.20 and the draw around 3.10, giving the visitors a marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Coupe de France match between Le Mans UC 72 and AS Nancy Lorraine is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM local time on 11 January 2026. This kickoff corresponds to 4:00 PM UTC, as the game will be played in France’s winter time zone.

The match will be played at the Stade Marie-Marvingt in Le Mans, France, the regular home ground of Le Mans UC 72. The stadium has a capacity of around 25,000 seats, modern all-seater stands, and a grass surface suited for top-level domestic cup fixtures.

Considering Le Mans’ home advantage but Nancy’s higher overall squad quality and more consistent results over the past months, a cautious prediction is AS Nancy Lorraine to edge the tie, either 1-0 or 2-1 in regular time. From an odds perspective, Nancy’s approximate 2.10 price offers moderate value for an away favorite, while Le Mans appear more of an upset pick at around 3.20 in a traditionally unpredictable Coupe de France setting.

Historically, AS Nancy Lorraine and Le Mans UC 72 have met periodically in French league and cup competitions, with Nancy holding a slight edge in wins and Le Mans often relying on strong home performances to balance the record. Recent encounters over the last decade have been limited due to the clubs alternating divisions, so current form and squad strength are likely more predictive than the older head-to-head statistics.