**This is a proper cup upset waiting to happen** — Bressuire are favored, but Challans showed some grit with that recent draw and could nick a result in a one-off shootout. 🏆
Bressuire's win-loss record looks shakier than their 2-1 victory over Amiens suggests, and they've taken heavy defeats at home to Bordeaux and Le Poiré-sur-Vie. Challans aren't flying either, but a draw against Paimpolais signals they know how to scrap.
Key storylines:
- **Bressuire** need to tighten up defensively after shipping 2+ goals in multiple home losses this stretch
- **Challans** will lean on their back five — A. Robin in goal plus the defensive line of A. Merceron, H. Farssane, J. Ringayen, and B. Giraudet — to stay compact and hit on the break
- Cup football rewards organized underdogs; watch whether **H. Josue**, **H. Connan**, and **L. Niaore** can create chaos in midfield for the visitors
Expected lineups:
- **FC Bressuire**: TBA
- **FC Challans**: A. Robin, A. Merceron, H. Farssane, J. Ringayen, B. Giraudet, C. Chotard, J. C. Etchri, H. Josue, H. Connan, L. Niaore, A. Dupa
Prediction:
**Bressuire 2–1 Challans**. Slight edge to the hosts, but Challans will make them earn it. 🎯
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