Ligue 1 2024-2025: Angers vs Strasbourg Prediction

Angers

Home Team
26%
VS

Strasbourg

Away Team
53%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 56%
Under 2.5: 44%
Goal: 55%
No Goal: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris SG 32 24 6 2 85 33 52 78
2 Marseille 32 18 5 9 67 44 23 59
3 Monaco 32 17 7 8 61 37 24 58
4 Nice 32 16 9 7 60 39 21 57
5 Lille 32 16 9 7 50 33 17 57
6 Strasbourg 32 16 9 7 53 39 14 57
7 Lyon 32 16 6 10 63 44 19 54
8 Lens 32 14 6 12 37 38 -1 48
9 Brest 32 14 5 13 50 53 -3 47
10 Auxerre 32 11 8 13 46 47 -1 41
11 Rennes 32 12 2 18 47 46 1 38
12 Toulouse 32 10 8 14 40 40 0 38
13 Reims 32 8 9 15 32 43 -11 33
14 Angers 32 9 6 17 30 50 -20 33
15 Nantes 32 7 11 14 35 51 -16 32
16 Le Havre 32 9 4 19 36 66 -30 31
17 St Etienne 32 7 6 19 35 74 -39 27
18 Montpellier 32 4 4 24 22 72 -50 16

Recent Trends

Angers ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Nantes (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Lille (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Nice (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Montpellier (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Paris SG (Goals: 0 - 1)

Strasbourg ✅ ✅ ⚪ ⚪ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Paris SG (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs St Etienne (Goals: 3 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Monaco (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Nice (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Reims (Goals: 1 - 0)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Angers

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.92
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.16
# Clean Sheets: 2

Strasbourg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.56
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.98
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Angers and Strasbourg sees Strasbourg as the predicted winner with a probability of 53.0%. Angers has a lesser chance at 26.0%, while the probability of a draw stands at 21.0%. The match is expected to have over 2.5 goals, with a probability of 56.0%, suggesting an exciting, high-scoring encounter. Currently, Strasbourg is positioned 6th in the Ligue 1 standings, while Angers is languishing in 14th place, indicating a disparity in form and performance.

Match Analysis

Angers has had a mixed bag of results in their last three matches, securing a 1-0 victory against Nantes away but suffering defeats to Lille and Nice, both with a scoreline of 2-1. Their performance metrics reveal an average of 0.4 goals scored and 2.2 goals conceded per game over the last five matches. With only two clean sheets in these matches, their defensive frailties could be a concern against a potent Strasbourg attack. Strasbourg, on the other hand, has been in impressive form, notching up two wins and a draw in their last three encounters. They registered a notable 2-1 victory over league leaders Paris SG and followed it up with a 3-1 triumph against St Etienne. A goalless draw with Monaco showcased their defensive solidity. Strasbourg's metrics reveal they have not conceded in their last five games and average 1.0 goals scored per match, with a healthy expected goals average of 1.564, highlighting their offensive capabilities.

Final Prediction

Strasbourg's edge over Angers is underscored by their superior form and defensive resilience, which could prove decisive. A key factor to watch during the game will be Strasbourg's ability to maintain their attacking momentum, especially given Angers' vulnerability in defense. If Strasbourg continues their recent trend, they are well-positioned to secure the win and potentially move up in the league standings.