Ligue 1 2025-2026: Angers vs Monaco Prediction
Angers
Home Team
2%
VS
Monaco
Away Team
95%
Draw: 3%
Over 2.5:
57%
Under 2.5:
43%
Goal:
53%
No Goal:
47%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Marseille | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | Strasbourg | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | Lyon | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 5 | Monaco | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | Lens | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Lille | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Paris FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 10 |
| 9 | Toulouse | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Rennes | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Brest | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Nice | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Lorient | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 7 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 |
| 15 | Nantes | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 6 |
| 17 | Angers | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 5 |
| 18 | Metz | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Angers
- Last Match: vs Strasbourg (Goals: 0 - 5)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Brest (Goals: 0 - 2)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Lyon (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Metz (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Rennes (Goals: 1 - 1)
Monaco
- Last Match: vs Nice (Goals: 2 - 2)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Lorient (Goals: 1 - 3)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Metz (Goals: 5 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Auxerre (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Strasbourg (Goals: 3 - 2)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Angers
Average Expected Goals (xG):
0.97
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.26
# Clean Sheets:
0
Monaco
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.80
# Clean Sheets:
0
Key Prediction Insights
For the upcoming clash between Angers and Monaco, predictions heavily favor Monaco with a staggering 95% probability of victory. Angers, currently languishing in 17th place, have only a 2% chance of pulling off a win, while the likelihood of a draw stands at 3%. The game is expected to be high-scoring, with a 57% probability of more than 2.5 goals being scored.
Match Analysis
Angers have struggled significantly in recent weeks, suffering three consecutive defeats without scoring a single goal. Their recent losses against Strasbourg (0-5), Brest (0-2), and Lyon (0-1) highlight their defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking potency. With an average of just 0.67 goals scored per game over the last five matches, they will need to find form quickly to challenge Monaco. Additionally, Angers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their past five encounters, revealing a leaky defense that could be exploited.
Conversely, Monaco comes into this fixture with a mixed bag of results but remains a robust attacking force. They managed a draw against Nice (2-2) and a resounding victory over Metz (5-2), although they stumbled against Lorient (1-3). Monaco's recent form has seen them score an average of one goal per game in the last five matches, but their expected goals metric suggests potential for more. Defensively, however, Monaco has shown vulnerabilities, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game without recording a clean sheet in their last five outings.
Final Prediction
Monaco is heavily favored to secure the win due to their superior league position and more consistent attacking displays. Angers' current form and defensive frailties make it a challenging task to upset the odds. A key factor to watch will be Monaco's ability to capitalize on Angers' defensive lapses, especially given their recent high-scoring games. This matchup promises to be an engaging affair, with Monaco likely to dominate proceedings.