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Lyon welcome Angers on 1 November 2026 · 16:15 at Groupama Stadium (Lyon), and the referee is Marc Bollengier. Lyon (67%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Lyon vs Angers: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Lyon lie 3rd, having collected 17 points after 9 matches (5W 2D 2L); Angers lie 15th, having collected 8 points (2W 2D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Lyon average 1.6 goals for and 0.9 against, compared with 1.1 for and 1.9 against for Angers.
- Form in the competition. Lyon: 4W 2D 2L, goals 13–7; Angers: 2W 2D 4L, goals 9–15.
- Head to head. In 20 previous meetings, Lyon have taken 15 wins to Angers's 2 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 44–15.
What to expect
In our view Lyon hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (11.5%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.51), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 51%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 57%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 20; Lyon 15 wins, 3 draws, Angers 2 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.0 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Lyon 13–7, Angers 9–15.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 57%.
- Unavailable: Lyon 5, Angers 1.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 57%, top price 1.75). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Lyon: S. Kango, T. Morton, L. Openda, M. Ouedraogo, P. Sulc. Angers will be without: A. El Ouazzani. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Lyon vs Angers: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.46 | 5.09 | 8.00 |
| Market average | 1.42 | 4.79 | 7.41 |
| Lowest odds | 1.39 | 4.50 | 6.50 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 1.20 | 78.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.75 | 1.66 | 57.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.32 | 2.24 | 42.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.72 | 2.63 | 35.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.87 | 1.84 | 50.6% |
| BTTS – no | 1.95 | 1.89 | 49.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 1/11/26, 13:03. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 4.9%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Lyon 2–0 Angers, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Lyon 3rd (17 points), Angers 15th (8 points).
- Form in the competition: Lyon 4W 2D 2L (13:7), Angers 2W 2D 4L (9:15).
- H2H: 20 matches: Lyon 15W 3D 2L, goals 44–15.
- Absences: Lyon 5, Angers 1.
Who will win Lyon vs Angers?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Lyon vs Angers: injuries and missing players
Lyon
- S. Kangoconcussion · will miss the match
- T. Mortongroin injury · will miss the match
- L. Opendaabsence · will miss the match
- M. Ouedraogoknee injury · will miss the match
- P. Sulcknee injury · will miss the match
Angers
- A. El Ouazzanigroin injury · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 9 | 6-2-1 | 21:10 | 20 |
| 2 |  Lille | 9 | 5-3-1 | 12:6 | 18 |
| 3 | Lyon | 9 | 5-2-2 | 15:7 | 17 |
| 4 |  Paris FC | 9 | 5-2-2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 9 | 5-1-3 | 20:19 | 16 |
| 6 |  Marseille | 9 | 5-0-4 | 20:13 | 15 |
| 7 |  Monaco | 9 | 4-3-2 | 12:10 | 15 |
| 8 |  Nice | 9 | 4-2-3 | 13:12 | 14 |
| 9 |  Lens | 9 | 4-1-4 | 16:13 | 13 |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 10 | 3-4-3 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 11 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 16:12 | 12 |
| 12 |  Lorient | 9 | 3-3-3 | 7:8 | 12 |
| 13 |  Strasbourg | 10 | 3-1-6 | 18:22 | 10 |
| 14 |  Auxerre | 9 | 3-1-5 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 15 | Angers | 9 | 2-2-5 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 16 |  Estac Troyes | 9 | 2-2-5 | 7:16 | 8 |
| 17 |  Le Mans | 9 | 1-4-4 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 18 |  Le Havre | 9 | 0-2-7 | 9:20 | 2 |
Recent matches
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Lyon vs Angers: last matches of both teams
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Lyon vs Angers?
Over 2.5 goals (1.75); Lyon to win (1.46).
Who will win Lyon vs Angers?
Our estimate gives Lyon a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Angers 13%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 1 November 2026 at 16:15, venue Groupama Stadium, Lyon. Referee: Marc Bollengier.
Who will be missing?
Lyon: S. Kango, T. Morton, L. Openda, M. Ouedraogo, P. Sulc. Angers: A. El Ouazzani. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 57% (odds 1.75) and under 2.5 goals at 43% (odds 2.32).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 51% (odds 1.87).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (11.5%), then 1–0 (10.7%) and 2–1 (9.8%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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