Stade Raymond Kopa prepares as Angers welcome fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Lorient on Sunday, 26 October, with both sides needing maximum points to edge closer to the top half of the table.
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Angers vs Lorient prediction: Lorient to deny Angers significant home victory
Key stats
- Angers have won just once in their opening eight Ligue 1 outings (L4, D3).
- Les Scoistes have conceded the opening goal of each of their last seven Ligue 1 matches.
- Lorient are winless in six successive away league trips (D2, L4).
- Les Merlus have gone winless in six of their eight games in Ligue 1 (W2, D2, L4)
Correct score prediction: Angers 1-1 Lorient
Angers' 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in August set in motion their current seven-match winless streak, with their only victory of the season coming on the opening matchday against Paris FC. However, Alexandre Dujeux’s men have won five of their six points on home turf.
Lorient have endured a similar streak as their neighbours in the league, winning just twice in their eight matches so far. Brest held them to a 3-3 draw last matchday, extending their winless run to two games in the process.
Despite this turbulence, Lorient’s superior form and quality makes them clear favourites to secure maximum points, but Angers remain unbeaten in three of their four home games this campaign. According to us, a draw is the most probable outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Angers with the upper hand
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.4%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.2%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Les Scoistes have netted just four strikes this league season, fewer than any other side. However, their home advantage speaks volumes – bookmakers place odds of 8/5 (2.60), indicating a 38.4% win probability for the home side.
Lorient, meanwhile, are priced lower than the hosts to grab all three points, backed by a 35.7% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results
Lorient and Angers met twice in friendlies during the preseason, with both sides winning a match apiece. However, on the competitive stage, Lorient have been the more successful side, winning two of their last five H2Hs, with Angers emerging victorious just once in the process.
Elite Club Friendlies 09/08/25
Angers
Lorient
Europe Friendlies 03/08/24
Angers
Lorient
France Ligue 1 05/02/23
Lorient
Angers
France Ligue 1 01/01/23
Angers
Lorient
France Ligue 1 16/01/22
Lorient
Angers
Angers preview: Can their home faithful push them to victory?
Jim Allevinah remains sidelined for Dujeux, along with Justin Kalumba, Emmanuel Biumla and Pierrick Capelle.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Hanin, Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Mouton, Sbai, Belkelba, Belkhdim, Abdelli & Peter
Last five matches:
- Angers 1-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 5-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 0-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Metz 1-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
Lorient preview: Six players missing
Bandiougou Fadga, Abdoulaye Faye, Soulemane Toure, Trevan Sanusi, Panos Katseris and Dermane Karim are confirmed absentees for Olivier Pantaloni’s Lorient.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Meite, Talbi, Faye, Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Pagis, Makengo, Kouassi & Bamba
Last five matches:
- Lorient 3-3 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Lorient 3-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 1-1 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Marseille 4-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Pablo Pagis
22-year-old French forward Pablo Pagis has endured back-to-back blanks, but has done decently well for Lorient since his return from injury – scoring twice in the handsome recent 3-1 victory over Monaco. He has three goals this season and Angers will need to keep a close eye on the youngster.