Rafael Guillén
The upcoming match between Angers vs Lyon carries a significant weight for both teams. For Angers, who remain at the bottom of the table, it marks another opportunity to secure a win in what could be considered a farewell tour for Les Scoistes. On the other hand, Olympique Lyonnais is looking to secure a European spot and avoid any potential pitfalls in the process.
At JefeBet, we are committed to bringing you the most accurate and up-to-date sports betting information and predictions for Ligue 1. With that said, we have carefully analyzed the factors at play and have arrived at our prediction for this match between Angers vs Lyon.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Angers vs Lyon Ligue 1 Matchday 25 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Stade Raymond Kopa – Angers, France
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 5:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Angers (+390) / Draw (+295) / Lyon (-148)
- Asian Handicap: Angers (AH -0.75 -106) / Lyon (AH +0.75, -117)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-125) / Under (+102)
- Both teams score: Yes (-121) / No (+105).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Angers
Angers finds itself in a precarious position at the bottom of Ligue 1, having gone 16 consecutive matches without a win. As the bottom team in the competition, the outlook is bleak for them, especially with a tough schedule ahead. Currently, they are eight points away from the last relegation spot, which adds to their problems.
In this season’s championship, Angers has only managed to win two games, leaving them in dire need of a turnaround. Despite bringing in a new coach, Abdel Bouhazama, the team’s fortunes have not improved.
They have tried various approaches to motivate the players, but to no avail. Their last game against Strasbourg ended in defeat (2-1) after a two-game unbeaten streak. The team started sluggishly in the first half, conceding two goals. Although they managed to score in the second half, they were unable to maintain possession and nearly conceded a third. As they continue to battle against relegation, Angers will need to dig deep to turn their fortunes around.
Possible Lineup: (4-4-2): Paul Bernardoni; Yan Valery, Cedric Hountondji, Miha Blazic, Faouzi Ghoulam; Himad Abdeli, Pierrick Capelle, Nabil Bantaleb, Souleyman Doumbia; Abdallah Sima, Ibrahima Niane.
Betting on Olympique Lyon
Despite a slow start to the tournament, Laurent Blanc’s team has been gradually recovering their form, as it would be a significant setback if they were to miss out on European competition. They managed an unbeaten run of six games, including a successful run in the Coupe de France, and were picking up valuable points. However, in their last match against Auxerre, they suffered a 2-1 defeat.
The team had started the match positively, scoring a goal through Moussa Dembélé in the first half and going into the break with a lead. However, they were pegged back in the second half, and then conceded another goal just three minutes later, which seemed to knock their confidence and led them to a slump.
Currently, the team is still eight points away from the European competition places, which underscores the importance of securing a win in their upcoming match. Fortunately, their opponents are not in great form, presenting a perfect opportunity to boost their points tally and climb up the league standings.
Possible Lineup: (3-4-1-2): Anthony Lopes; Sinaly Diomandé, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba; Sael Kumbedi, Maxence Caqueret, Corentin Tolisso, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rayan Cherki; Amin Sarr, Moussa Dembélé.
JefeBet Prediction
Angers, as we said, have won only two games in the whole tournament, only one at home. Moreover, the last time they saw Lyon, they were thrashed 5-0. We don’t expect such a big win this time around, but they will still lose at home against a Lyon side that will use this game to keep on winning.
Prediction: Angers 0-3 Lyon.
