Coupe de France Preview:Toulouse vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- FlashFootball 2025/01/15 08:04
- 0 0
Coupe de France | Round of 32
Jan 15, 2025 at 5.30pm UK
Stadium de Toulouse (Toulouse)
Toulouse vs Laval
Match preview
Toulouse narrowly avoided a shock exit from the last 64, needing a penalty shoot-out to see off fifth-placed Hauts Lyonnais in a fiery encounter that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Despite the scare, Les Violets remain favourites thanks to a solid Ligue 1 campaign that has seen them finish eighth on 24 points, just four shy of a European spot.
However, their momentum was halted last weekend when they lost 2-1 at home to Strasbourg, ending a four-match unbeaten run at the Toulouse Stadium, including three successive victories.
Carles Martinez Novell's side will be hoping to make the most of their home advantage, but memories of last season's shock exit from the last 32 at the hands of FC Rouen in a marathon 12-11 penalty shootout remain fresh in their minds.