Ligue 1 2025-2026: Angers vs Lorient Prediction
Angers
Home Team
27%
VS
Lorient
Away Team
53%
Draw: 20%
Over 2.5:
50%
Under 2.5:
50%
Goal:
52%
No Goal:
48%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marseille | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 18 |
| 2 | Paris FC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | Strasbourg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Lens | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| 5 | Lyon | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 15 |
| 6 | Lille | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 |
| 7 | Monaco | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 14 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | Rennes | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Nice | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 10 |
| 12 | Brest | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | Lorient | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 | Auxerre | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7 |
| 15 | Nantes | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Le Havre | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 6 |
| 17 | Angers | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 6 |
| 18 | Metz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 20 | -15 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Angers
- Last Match: vs Monaco (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Strasbourg (Goals: 0 - 5)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Brest (Goals: 0 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Lyon (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Metz (Goals: 1 - 1)
Lorient
- Last Match: vs Brest (Goals: 3 - 3)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Paris FC (Goals: 0 - 2)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Monaco (Goals: 3 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Le Havre (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Marseille (Goals: 0 - 4)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Angers
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.12
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.36
# Clean Sheets:
0
Lorient
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.04
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
2.10
# Clean Sheets:
0
Key Prediction Insights
In the upcoming Ligue 1 clash, Lorient is favored to secure a victory against Angers with a 53.0% probability, compared to Angers' 27.0% chance. The likelihood of a draw stands at 20.0%. The game is expected to have fewer than 2.5 goals, with a 50.0% chance of this outcome. Currently, Lorient sits in 13th place with 8 points, while Angers is struggling in 17th place, also with 6 points.
Match Analysis
Angers' recent performances have been inconsistent, with a home draw against Monaco and back-to-back losses to Strasbourg and Brest, both without scoring. Their struggles in finding the back of the net are evident, with an average of just 0.75 goals scored over their last five outings. Defensively, they've been slightly better, conceding an average of 1.0 goals per game. However, their inability to keep a clean sheet in the last five matches highlights defensive vulnerabilities.
Conversely, Lorient has shown mixed results. After a thrilling 3-3 home draw with Brest and a loss to Paris FC, they bounced back with a significant win over Monaco at home. Lorient’s attack has been sporadic, averaging just 0.25 goals in their last five games, but their resilience in the recent win against Monaco suggests potential for improvement. Defensively, they have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game, indicating a need for more stability at the back.
Final Prediction
Lorient's recent victory against Monaco gives them a slight edge over Angers, who are struggling to find form. The ability of Lorient to score crucial goals, as demonstrated in their win, could be a decisive factor. Keep an eye on Lorient's attacking dynamics and Angers' defensive strategies during the game, as these could heavily influence the outcome.