Lyon vs Angers Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 12, 2025

Groupama Stadium hosts a Ligue 1 encounter with a stark contrast in fortunes as a surging Olympique Lyonnais welcome a doomed Angers SCO. Lyon, under Pierre Sage, are one of the most in-form teams in Europe, having climbed from the relegation zone to the cusp of European qualification.

Angers, already relegated, are playing for pride and have little left to fight for beyond spoiling the party for others. This massive gulf in quality, form, and motivation defines this home vs away preview.

Team Recent Form

Lyon: WWWWW

Angers: LLLLL

Key Stats

Lyon are on a run of 8 consecutive victories in all competitions.
Angers have lost their last 11 consecutive Ligue 1 matches.
Lyon have scored at least 3 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches.

I predict the correct score will be Lyon 4 – 0 Angers. This is a complete mismatch on every metric. Lyon’s incredible momentum and firepower, combined with Angers’ abysmal form and the fact they are already relegated, point towards a one-sided demolition. Lyon will be ruthless and will want to improve their goal difference in their European pursuit.

Lyon vs Angers H2H

Lyon are unbeaten in their last 12 home matches against Angers in all competitions (W10 D2).
The reverse fixture this season ended in a comprehensive 4-1 victory for Lyon.
Lyon have scored at least three goals in four of their last five home matches against Angers.
Angers’ last victory at Lyon was in Ligue 2 back in 1989.

Pre Game Odds

Lyon Win: 1/6
Draw: 6/1
Angers Win: 14/1

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Lyon have a near-full-strength squad and are expected to field a very strong team to maintain their incredible momentum. Defender Jake O’Brien is a minor doubt but should be available. The attacking trio of Lacazette, Benrahma, and Cherki is set to start.

Team News Away

Angers’ disastrous season ends with a lengthy injury list. Midfielder Adrien Hunou and defender Cedric Hountondji are both ruled out. Forward Ibrahima Niane is also a major doubt. They will field a team low on confidence and quality.