Lyon will take on Angers in Ligue 1 on Saturday, 17 May, as part of the final round of fixtures in the French top flight.
The hosts have had a terrible end to the season, but they still have an outside chance of qualifying for the Champions League on the final day, but they must beat Angers.
The visitors don't have anything at stake, but that could make them dangerous opponents.
As part of this week's round of Ligue 1 betting tips, check out our Lyon vs Angers prediction below.
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Lyon vs Angers prediction: Lyon's sorry end to be finalised
Key stats
- Lyon have lost three of their last four Ligue 1 matches.
- Angers have conceded fewer than two goals in each of their two most recent Ligue 1 fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in nine of their last ten matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-1 Angers
Since being knocked out of the Europa League, Lyon's form in Ligue 1 has been dismal, and they now need a miracle to finish inside the top four. Angers have shown some decent stuff in recent weeks and have won their last two matches, so they will come into this match with plenty of confidence.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon start as heavy favourites
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lyon vs Angers odds are heavily weighted in favour of the home team, which does shock us a little bit. Lyon aren't playing nearly well enough to justify a price of 2/7, but Ladbrokes have given it to them with an implied win probability of 77.8%. Meanwhile, Angers have been given just an 11.1% chance of coming out on top.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lyon dominance
Lyon's odds for this match become a little more understandable when you look at their recent record in this fixture. Les Gones have won nine of their last ten matches against Angers, including a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Angers' last victory in Lyon was back in December 2015.
France Ligue 1 07/12/24
Angers
Lyon
France Ligue 1 25/02/23
Angers
Lyon
France Ligue 1 03/09/22
Lyon
Angers
France Ligue 1 03/04/22
Lyon
Angers
France Ligue 1 15/08/21
Angers
Lyon
Lyon preview: Tolisso remains out
Lyon will have to play this huge match without one of their key players in the middle of the park, as Corentin Tolisso is out with a knee injury. Ernest Nuamah is also unavailable once again following the knee injury he picked up last month.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Tessmann, Veretout, Cherki, Almada, Mikautadze, Lacazette
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Angers preview: Belkhdim is already on holiday
Angers are also without one of their key midfielders for this clash as Yassin Belkhdim is unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards. A cynic would suggest that the 23-year-old perhaps fancied an early end to the campaign. Angers are also without Sidiki Cherif, Zinedine Ferhat and Abdoulaye Bamba, with the trio all in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Hanin, Rao-Lisoa, Khaled, Courcoul, Allevinah, Abdelli, Lepaul
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Strasbourg
1
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Nantes
0
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Lille
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Nice
2
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
Player to watch: Rayan Cherki
Saturday could mark Ryan Cherki's final match in a Lyon shirt, especially if the club fail to qualify for Europe. The 21-year-old is considered one of the hottest properties in Europe and he will be on the move should a suitable offer come in for him, and several big clubs are reportedly circling. Cherki has scored eight goals and provided ten assists in Ligue 1 this season.