Nantes vs Nice Live: Score & Updates

Teams Set for Coupe de France Clash

Nantes and Nice will face off this sunday in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time. Fans can follow all the action live.

The match at Nantes promises a competitive showdown between two Ligue 1 sides.

• Nantes will play with a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by coach A.Singer.
• Nice will counter with a 4-3-3 setup under the direction of C. Puel.
• The match is set to take place on January 11, 2026, and will be officiated by Eric Wattellier.

Nantes will take the field with the following starting eleven: P.Carlgren, N. Cozza, T. Tati, J. Mwanga, K.Amian Adou, J. Lepenant,B. Deuff, B. Guirassy, R. Cabella, D. Tabibou Assoumani, and D. Junior Koné. Available substitutes include M. Abline, Mr. Acapandié, S.Doucouré, Y. El-Arabi, I. Kpene refuses, L. Leroux, A. Lopes, D. Machado mena, and U. Radaković.

Did you know? – The Coupe de France is the oldest national football competition in france, first held in 1917. It’s open to all clubs, professional and amateur, making for potential giant-killing upsets.

Nice’s starting lineup consists of Mr. Dupé, M. Bard, B. Mantsounga Makouangou, A. bah, J. Clauss, T. Native Alvaro,C. Vanhoutte, Mr. Sanson, S. Diop, S. Delmas Wahi,and T. Louchet. On the bench are S. Abdul Samed, T. Antunes Gouveia, M. Brignone, B. Nguene, K. omoruyi Benjamin, E. pereira da Silva, and B. Żelazowski.

Pro tip – Pay attention to the midfield battle. Nantes’ 4-2-3-1 relies on controlling the center, while Nice’s 4-3-3 aims to exploit the wings. Midfield dominance could dictate the match’s flow.

The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Nice. S. Delmas Wahi scored the opening goal for nice in the 35th minute, followed by T. Louchet extending the lead in the 68th minute.Nantes managed a late consolation goal through B. Guirassy in the 89th minute, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. Nice advanced to the next round of the Coupe de France, showcasing the effectiveness of their 4-3-3 formation against Nantes’ 4-2-3-1. The game was a tightly contested affair, with both teams displaying attacking intent, but Nice ultimately proved more clinical in front of goal.

Reader question – What tactical adjustments do you think each coach could have made to change the outcome of the match? Share your thoughts!