Versailles vs Rodez: prediction, tip and odds, 14 November 2026, Coupe de France

Versailles vs Rodez betting prediction

Versailles welcome Rodez for a 1/128-finals clash in the Coupe de France, played at a venue in Saint-Germain-en-Laye that seats 20000, with the whistle set for 13:00 on 14 November 2026. Our preferred selection is Rodez +0 (Asian handicap) at 1.71, which we rate at a 59% chance. The hosts look stronger on recent form, yet we feel the odds on the away side are overly generous.

Versailles bring four wins from five

Versailles have taken four wins from their last five games across all competitions, with their lone setback a 1-0 defeat away at Caen on 7 November. Over that stretch they have found the net 9 times and let in 3, a strong set of numbers. Their 4-0 victory at home against Aubagne on 31 October is the standout result, yet the 1-0 success over Valenciennes at their own ground on 3 October proves they are capable of grinding out close wins too.

Their road record is every bit as strong. Both Villefranche and Thionville Lusitanos went down 2-1 at their hands, so away form is no concern here. Still, it is hard to get enthusiastic about a team whose latest outing ended in defeat, and the market clearly reflects some of that wariness.

Rodez's attack keeps misfiring

Across all competitions, Rodez have collected two wins and three defeats in their last five outings, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 7. Their latest match ended in a 1-0 loss at Clermont Foot on 7 November, following a 3-0 home reverse against Montpellier and a 2-0 setback at Saint-Étienne.

Rodez had some bright spots in that stretch. Their 2-1 victory at Dijon on 24 October and their 1-0 triumph at home against Dunkerque on 30 October are the outcomes we keep returning to. What worries us, though, is that they went without a goal in three of those five games, and that barren record is what makes their attack so difficult to rely on.

A first meeting with nothing on record

These two sides have no known earlier meeting, so no head-to-head record exists to guide the read. Historians of the fixture will have to wait, but the call rests on recent results and the odds on offer. We feel reasonably at ease with that approach.

Full squads and what the prices say

Neither club has reported any injuries or suspensions, so both sides should be close to full strength. Rodez are the market's pick at 44% with a best price of 2.22. Versailles sit at 29% with a best price of 3.52, while the draw is priced at 27% with a best price of 3.69. The overround on the 1X2 market comes to 7.8%.

Versailles project at roughly 1 expected goal and Rodez at about 2, which puts the match near 3 goals overall. The three most probable correct scores are 1-1 (12.2%), 0-1 (10.6%) and 1-2 (9.1%). These figures reflect the bookmakers' own numbers for this fixture, and they are why we like a line that gives Rodez cover if the game ends level.

Best bet for Versailles vs Rodez: Rodez +0

The +0 handicap settles like this: Rodez victory pays out, a level result gives the stake back, and a loss means the stake is gone. In short, this wager depends on Rodez avoiding defeat, and a draw leaves your money intact. Our price is 1.71, and our reasoning is straightforward:

• The market gives this outcome a 59% chance.
• The top price currently offered for this bet is 1.71.
• The bookmakers already rate Rodez as the likelier team.

The settlement plays out in our favour. A 1-1 draw gives the stake back, while a 0-1 or 1-2 Rodez win cashes, and so does a 0-2 Rodez win. Of the most probable scorelines, none of the three listed loses. Backing Versailles to win is not something we'd do, since the Caen loss and the odds on the home side point the other way.

Second pick: both teams find the net

Both teams to score at 1.80 is our second selection, and we put its chance at 53%. Versailles have failed to score in just one of their last five outings, so there is reason to believe they will get on the scoresheet against a Rodez back line that has let in 7 over that same stretch. An expected total near 3 goals fits well with both sides finding the net, and the best available price for this bet is 1.80, with the implied probability at 53%.

The value here is slim, so a modest stake makes sense. Only 1-1 and 1-2 cash, whereas 0-1, 1-0, 0-2 and 0-0 all lose. Put simply, the tip pays only when both teams find the net and the scoreline is one of the more probable ones.

Three other bets we would consider

Should you wish to pair a second selection with the main tips, these three line up with the same outlook and don't cut against it:

• Rodez +0.75 (Asian handicap) at odds 1.31, with a chance of 74%. The stake is split evenly between Rodez +0.5 and Rodez +1, so a narrow defeat still returns part of the money.
• Draw or Rodez (X2) at odds 1.35, with a chance of 71%. It also hedges the draw scenario our primary pick already relies on.
• Over 1.5 goals at odds 1.29, with a chance of 73%. It rests on a projected total near 3 goals and does not require picking a winner.

We would sooner put our money on these than on any bet that hinges on Versailles taking the three points. The hosts have been in good form, but Rodez's price is where we see the value, and we would back them not to lose at 1.71.