Lyon vs Angers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lyon vs Angers

Lyon host Angers in this French Ligue 1 meeting at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Take OL to Cover the Asian Handicap Line

Lyon should have the upper hand against Angers. Taking the -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of 1.82 means we need a two goal winning margin, although half our money will return if the favourites win by one.

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Lyon Have 9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles

Lyon have enjoyed two Ligue 1 home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 3-1 on the road against Rennes. Paulo Fonseca's men recorded 52% possession and managed five shots on target, with Corentin Tolisso registering the goal.

Angers played Metz on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Le SCO were restricted to 45% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Himad Abdelli finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon have racked up five straight victories over Angers. Their last encounter saw Lyon make home advantage count at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, winning 2-0. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved nine Lyon triumphs and just one win for Angers.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Lyon	4	3	0	1	6	3	3	6:3	9
12	Angers	4	1	2	1	3	3	0	3:3	5

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Lyon have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Paulo Fonseca's team have averaged 55.6% possession, 467.2 passes and 6.5 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.1 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.

Georges Mikautadze and Alexandre Lacazette are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Corentin Tolisso has 3. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is top assists maker with 3, while goalies Remy Descamps and Lucas Perri have kept 4 clean sheets between them.

Angers have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 8.0 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Le SCO average 36.3% possession, 344.6 passes, 3.8 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 14.2 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Esteban Lepaul has scored 5 goals, followed by Himad Abdelli, Prosper Peter, Jim Allevinah and Yassin Belkhdim on 1. Yassin Belkhdim has been chief assist maker with 2, while Yahia Fofana and Herve Koffi have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Khalis Merah, Adam Karabec, Malick Fofana, Martin Satriano.

Angers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Herve Koffi (GK), Carlens Arcus, Ousmane Camara, Jordan Lefort, Jacques Ekomie, Yassin Belkhdim, Haris Belkebla, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Louis Mouton, Justin-Noel Kalumba, Prosper Peter.

Lyon vs Angers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Lyon vs Angers betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Lyon can prove too strong in this Ligue 1 game and we’re backing the favourites on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at 1.82 in the hope that they can stamp their authority on the match.

We study the Ligue 1 form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Lyon vs Angers league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by OL in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.25 line has been covered by OL in 4 consecutive games against Angers.

Lyon -1.25 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 2 - 0 Angers

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Lyon to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of 6.40 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

We’ve seen the past five Lyon games feature an average 13.20 corners, while the last five Angers matches have averaged 10.60. The stats imply that it’s worth selecting Over for Total Corners, with 1.98 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

11.60 6.50 5.10

Home

9.20 5.40 3.80

Away

11.40 5.00 6.40

Angers

Total

9.30 3.80 5.50

Home

8.90 3.40 5.50

Away

8.90 3.70 5.20

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Lyon vs Angers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lyon Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Favourites Lyon are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Ligue 1 clash. The 1.45 about them triumphing means a 69% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Angers have been priced up at 7.00.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at 2.40. Alternatively, Lyon can be backed at 1.93 and Angers are on offer at 6.00.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get 1.77 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Corentin Tolisso Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Corentin Tolisso is priced at 5.30 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of 2.85.

Lyon Have Won Parc Olympique Lyonnais H2H Matches Six Consecutive Times

Lyon have enjoyed three straight wins at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. OL have eight wins, one draw and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Angers haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Pays de la Loire outfit have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Lyon were 2-0 victors against Angers last time out at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. In the previous 6 H2H games at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon have won every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lyon Home Stats		8-1-1	3.40	2.50	0.90	8	2	6	4
Angers Away Stats		2-2-6	2.00	0.70	1.30	2	8	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Lyon vs Angers Lineups & Team News

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