Ligue 1 2025-2026: Lille vs Angers Prediction

Lille

Home Team
97%
VS

Angers

Away Team
1%
Draw: 2%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%
Goal: 50%
No Goal: 50%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris SG 10 6 3 1 20 9 11 21
2 Monaco 10 6 2 2 23 16 7 20
3 Marseille 10 6 1 3 24 11 13 19
4 Strasbourg 10 6 1 3 21 12 9 19
5 Lyon 10 6 1 3 16 12 4 19
6 Lens 10 6 1 3 14 10 4 19
7 Lille 10 5 2 3 22 13 9 17
8 Nice 10 5 2 3 16 15 1 17
9 Toulouse 10 4 2 4 17 15 2 14
10 Rennes 10 2 6 2 14 16 -2 12
11 Le Havre 10 3 3 4 12 16 -4 12
12 Paris FC 10 3 2 5 17 20 -3 11
13 Angers 10 2 4 4 8 14 -6 10
14 Brest 10 2 3 5 14 18 -4 9
15 Nantes 10 2 3 5 10 15 -5 9
16 Lorient 10 2 3 5 13 22 -9 9
17 Auxerre 10 2 1 7 7 16 -9 7
18 Metz 10 1 2 7 8 26 -18 5

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Lille

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.20
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.21
# Clean Sheets: 1

Angers

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.83
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.38
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Lille and Angers is heavily tipped in favor of the home team, with a staggering 97.0% probability of a Lille victory. The match is also expected to see over 2.5 goals, with a 54.0% probability supporting this outcome. Lille currently sits in 7th place in Ligue 1, while Angers is positioned at 13th on the league table.

Match Analysis

Lille's recent form has been relatively strong, with two wins out of their last three games, including an impressive 6-1 victory over Metz. Despite a loss against Nice, Lille's attacking prowess is evident, having scored an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last five outings. Their defense has also been solid, conceding an average of just 0.8 goals per game, showcasing a balanced team performance. On the other hand, Angers has shown resilience with draws against strong teams like Marseille and Monaco, and a win over Lorient. However, their offensive output has been limited, scoring merely 0.6 goals per game on average in their last five matches. Defensively, they have been more vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game, which could be a significant concern heading into this match against Lille's formidable attack.

Final Prediction

Lille's superior attacking statistics and recent performances give them a clear edge in this matchup against Angers. Key factors such as Lille's ability to score goals consistently and maintain a strong defensive record are likely to be decisive. Fans should keep an eye on Lille's offensive gameplay, as their firepower could very well dictate the outcome of this encounter.