Stadium: Groupama Stadium
Time: 17.05.2025, 10:00 PM
Olympique Lyon vs Angers: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 May 2025
After nine months of League action, the Ligue 1 tournament will come to a standstill on Saturday, and Olympique Lyon have everything to play for when they face off against Angers at the Groupama Stadium.
Olympique Lyon, who suffered a defeat on the road against Monaco, have two routes to playing in the UEFA European Cup games next season. First, they must win by a great margin against Angers and hope either Lille or Strasbourg loses their games. Secondly, if Stade Reims lose to PSG in the Coupe de France finals, then a seventh-place finish would qualify them for the UEFA Conference League. On the opposing end, Angers are safe to remain in the division following their emphatic (2-1) victory over Strasbourg on their ground, and they'll play for pride here on Saturday.
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Last five games: WLWLL
Paulo Fonseca’s men have chosen the wrong time to be inconsistent, as they might not play in Europe next season. Olympique Lyon have lost three times in their last five games, as they sit in seventh place on the log. Lyon started off the game against Monaco with great intensity, although the hosts looked more promising. After a share of the spoils at the break, AS Monaco, who are almost certain of playing in the UEFA Champions League, broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute. Six minutes later, the hosts extended the lead, and this time it was a game over for Lyon who must secure the maximum points to secure the maximum points.
It has been an all-or-nothing scenario for Olympique Lyon in their last thirteen games, winning or losing in those games. The hosts have secured six points from a possible fifteen in their recent league games.
In their last two games, both the defense and the attacking department have been pretty terrible. Paulo Fonseca’s men have played eight games without a clean sheet in Ligue 1.
Paulo Fonseca’s men have picked up fifty-four points from a combined ninety-nine, scoring sixty-three (63) and conceding forty-six (46).
Olympique Lyon have won ten, lost four, and drawn twice in their last sixteen home matches.
Olympique Lyon Lineup
The hosts will be without their key defender, Clinton Mata, who was substituted in their game against AS Monaco. Lyon are still without Toliso and Nuamah, but Cherki will get back to the starting eleven.
Lyon Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Perri; Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico–Matic, Tolisso–Cherki, Almada, Fofana–Alexandre Lacazette
Out: Nuamah, Clinton Mata, Toliso
Head coach: Paulo Fonseca
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Following their back-to-back wins against Nantes and Strasbourg, Angers are set to remain in Ligue 1 after their promotion last season. Alexandre Dujeux’s men have shown excellent displays in their last two games, especially in the game against Strasbourg, where they scored twice and conceded once. They began the game showing extremely strong defensive play, and fortunately for them, Esteban Lepaul broke the deadlock, giving them the advantage. Just before the break, Strasbourg responded with a goal in the 44th minute to draw level at the break. Esteban Lepaul scored again after the break to restore the lead for Angers, where they secured a (2-1) victory over a strong opponent at home.
Angers SCO played with great enthusiasm, knowing fully well that they had to win to remain in the division. They have won three times in their last five Ligue 1 games, as they sit in thirteenth place on the log.
Angers have picked up thirty-six points from a combined ninety-nine, scoring thirty-two (32) and conceding fifty-one (51).
Angers SCO have managed five wins, seven defeats, and four stalemates on the road this campaign.
Angers Lineup
The guests are presently nursing many injuries, with Capelle, Aholou, Belkdim, and Belkebla out of this encounter. Tomorrow’s game is actually needless for the guests, as they’ll now focus on rebuilding for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.
Angers' Potential Starting Lineup (4-5-1)
Yahia Fofana - Arcus, Camara, Jordan Lefort, Hanin— Raolisoa, Courcoul, Abdelli, Ould Khaled, Jim Allevinah—Lepaul.
Out: Cherif, Bamba, Belkebla, Aholou, Capelle, Ferhat, Belkhdim (suspended).
Head coach: Alexandre Dujeux
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Olympique Lyon vs Angers Head-to-Head Statistics
- Over their last ten meetings, Olympique Lyon has won nine while Angers have recorded a win. Olympique Lyonnais are undefeated in their last four meetings against Angers.
- A total of under 4.5 cards have played out in five of their last six meetings.
- More than two goals have surfaced in sixteen consecutive meetings.
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Olympique Lyon vs Angers Betting Trend
- Olympique Lyon have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches. You can try out a BTTS for 1.71, which is available on the Bet365 bookmaker website.
- Olympique Lyon’s seven consecutive home games have produced more than two goals. You can try out a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.43 on the Betway bookmaker website.
- None of Angers’ previous ten games have ended in a stalemate. You can try out anyone to win and over 2.5 goals for 1.75, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
Olympique Lyon vs Angers Prediction
Olympique Lyon will be gutted not to play European football next season despite their decent league campaign. They have exhausted all but one of their options to play in Europe next season. The only chance they get isn’t in their control, as Stade Reims must defeat PSG in the final of the Coupe de France for them to appear in the continental tournament in the next campaign.
LYON had the ball in their court two matches ago, and with wins instead of defeats, they could have been on their way to the UEFA Champions League next season.
They’ll face off against an unbordered Angers FC, who are safe to play in Ligue 1 next season following their back-to-back wins in the league.
This fixture has been one-sided over the years, with Lyon dominating. The hosts will strive to end the season on a good note, but must be careful against the guests, who have nothing to lose.
Our match prediction is for Lyon to win before the break for a coefficient of 1.70 on the Betway bookmaker.
Our betting tip on this game is for Lyon to win and BTTS for a coefficient of 2.55 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our final tip on the game is a BTTS for a coefficient of 1.71 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
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