Angers vs Paris FC Prediction: Both teams have a chance to start their first game with a win

Angers vs Paris FC Prediction and Odds on 17 August 2025

In France: Ligue 1, Angers will play Leicester at Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers in round 1. The two teams have struggled this season and will be focused on securing maximum points in this game. How will this game unfold?

Angers: Form and Statistics

Angers had a good first season back in Ligue 1. They finished in 14th place. They stayed three points away from relegation. Now they want to build on that success. Their goal is to finish in the top half. They have not done this since 2015/16. Angers has had a quiet summer. They have not spent any money on new players. This makes another relegation battle more likely. The club has signed only two new players. First, they got goalkeeper Herve Koffi on loan from Lens. Second, they signed midfielder Louis Mouton from relegated Saint-Etienne. Mouton is expected to make his debut soon.

Angers News and Lineup

Himad Abdelli will not play. He missed all of preseason training. Last season, he played 32 out of 34 league games. Angers struggles with season openers at home. They have only won their first home game twice this century. They have drawn three times and lost four times. History is not on their side.

🔖 Angers Expected Lineup

Koffi; Raolisoa, Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Hanin; Belkhdim, Belkebla, Mouton, Cherif; Lepaul

⛔️Unavailable: Abdelli H. (Hernia)

Paris FC: Form and Statistics

Paris FC comes into this season opener with confidence. They just beat FC Nantes 3-2 away from home. This game showed their attacking skills and fighting spirit. Their recent form has been solid. In their last five matches, they won three games. They drew one game and lost one game. Paris FC was more consistent than Angers last season. They played better in Ligue 1. In their last five league games, they won two matches. They drew one game and lost two games. Their final match was a 1-1 draw away to Valenciennes FC. This shows they can compete against different teams. They can adapt to various playing styles.

Paris FC Team News and Lineup

Meanwhile, Paris has spent a lot of money this summer. They bought Otavio from Porto for £15 million. He will strengthen their defense. He might replace captain Timothee Kolodziejczak. Paris also signed Moses Simon from Nantes. Simon brings experience and speed. He has a good record against Angers. In his last four games against them, he scored one goal and made three assists. Two players came from Reims. Thibault De Smet and Nhoa Sangui both moved to Paris. They should start in the upcoming game. De Smet was on loan last season. Now his move is permanent.

🔖 Paris FC Expected Lineup

Nkambadio; Camara, Mbow, Otavio, De Smet; Lopez, Sangui, Marchetti; Simon, Krasso, Kebbal

⛔️Unavailable: De Smet T. (Yellow Cards), Otavio (Health problems)

Angers vs Paris FC: Head-to-Head Statistics

Angers and Paris FC have played each other 16 times. The record is very even. Each team has won five games. There have been six draws.

Angers vs Paris FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Alexandre Dujeux has played against Stéphane Gilli twice before. He won one game and lost one game. Stéphane Gilli has faced Angers twice before. He won one game and lost one game.
• Angers has a better record at home against Paris FC. They have played eight games at Stade Raymond-Kopa. Angers has won three games. Paris FC has won one game. There have been four draws. Angers to win is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.949.
• The teams have played six matches in the French League. Angers won one game. Paris FC won one game. Four games ended in draws. Under 2.5 is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.745.
• Angers has been playing very well recently. In their last five games, they won four times and drew once. Their latest game was a 1-0 home win against FC Lorient. This shows they can win close games. +0.25 handicap Angers asian handicap for 1.65 odds for 1xbet bookmaker.
• Paris FC has also shown good form recently. In their last five games, they won three times. They drew once and lost once. Their most recent game was a 3-2 away win against FC Nantes. This shows they can score goals and fight back in tough games. Over 1.0 for Paris FC for 1.70 odds for Bet365 bookmaker.

Angers vs Paris FC match prediction 17 August 2025

Stéphane Gilli manages Paris FC. Under his guidance, the team plays exciting attacking football. Gilli likes his team to play with style. His tactical approach focuses on quick attacks. The team moves the ball fast from defense to attack. They also move well in the attacking areas. This style of play could create problems for Angers. The Angers defense will face significant challenges against Paris FC's attack. There is a lot of excitement around Paris this season. However, they need time to adjust to playing at the top level. They have signed some players with Ligue 1 experience. Still, it will take time for them to settle in. Angers had problems in the second half of last season. But they have looked solid in defense during the preseason. They could be hard for other teams to score against. This makes them a tough opponent for teams around their level. This opening game between Angers and Paris FC should be very close. Both teams are in good form right now. Each team has strengths that could help them win. Angers plays well at home. They have also been strong in defense recently. Meanwhile, Paris FC has a good attack. They can also get good results when playing away from home. The teams have played each other many times before. Their past games have been very even. Both teams have been scoring goals recently. This suggests the game could end in a draw. Both teams might score.

Our match prediction is Angers double chance with odds at 1.60 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Both teams to score (yes) with odds at 1.84 on Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Total Even (yes) with odds at 1.80 on 1Xbet bookmaker.