Lyon vs Angers prediction and betting tips on May 17, 2025
Game Prediction
Lyon have a slim chance of a European campaign when they host Angers on Matchday 34 of Ligue 1. This final matchday has nothing at stake for the visitors.
Lyon vs Angers key stats and trends
- Lyon have won 9 of their last 10 meetings
- At least 3 goals have been scored in the last 6 meetings
- Lyon have lost 4 of their last 5 matches
- Lyon have won 5 of their last 7 home matches
- Lyon score 2 goals and concede 1, 2 on average
- Angers have lost 7 of their last 10
- Angers have won their last 2
- Angers have conceded 1.5 goals and scored 1 on average
Lyon vs Angers recent form
By losing to Monaco 0-2 and Lens 1-2, Lyon have mortgaged their chances of finishing in the top 4 and taking part in the Champions League. Olympique Lyonnais are in 7th place, 3 points off the top 6. Should they win and Strasbourg lose, Alexandre Lacazette's team-mates could regain 6th place on particular goal difference.
Meanwhile, Angers saved themselves from relegation with a 2-1 win over Strasbourg. It was the 2nd win in a row for SCO Angers, who beat Nantes 1-0 on Matchday 31. Angers occupy 13th place in Ligue 1, with 36 points, 5 more than virtual relegation-threatened Le Havre.
Form
Injury and teams news
Lyon has a fairly stable squad for this latest dance. Only Nuamah is expected to be absent. However, uncertainties surround Tolisso and Mata.
Angers has a long list of injured absentees. They are Chérif, Bamba, Belkebla, Aholou, Capelle and Ferhat. Belkhdim is also suspended.
Predicted line-ups
- Lyon probable line-up: Perri - Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Niakhaté, Tagliafico - Tessmann, Matic - Cherki, Almada, Fofana – Lacazette
- Angers probable line-up: Fofana - Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Hanin - Raolisoa, Courcoul, Caumont, Ould Khaled, Ekomié – Lepaul
Lyon vs Angers pre-game odds and win probablity
Bookmakers are giving Lyon up to 75% probability of victory at a price of 1.31. Angers' chances are therefore slim: 9% and 10.5. A draw is envisaged at 15% at a cost of 6.4.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 3-1 Angers
Lyon are the 4th best attacking team in Ligue 1 this season. In terms of motivation and form, Olympique are ahead.
Players to watch: Rayan and Lepaul
Rayan Cherki has shone in Ligue 1 this season. The midfielder has shared 10 assists and scored 8 goals in 8 Ligue 1 games.
Esteban Lepaul is another player to keep an eye on. The forward has 9 goals to his name.
Expert tip: Lyon to win and both teams to score "Yes"
Odds are 55% and 1.71
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