A mismatch in form and firepower awaits at the Stade Raymond Kopa as Ligue 1's most prolific attack, Monaco, travels to face a struggling Angers side, presenting a stark contrast in ambitions as they prepare to clash on Saturday, 18 October.
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Angers vs Monaco prediction: Mighty Monegasques to inflict SCO defeat
Key stats
- Angers have failed to score in six home matches in Ligue 1 in 2025.
- Les Scoistes are winless in six successive league outings (D2, L4).
- Monaco remain winless in four of their last five games across all competitions.
- Les Monegasques haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 10 competitive fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Angers 0-3 Monaco
Angers' dismal 5-0 defeat at Strasbourg before the international break was their fourth league loss this season, extending their winless run to six matches since an opening-day victory over Paris FC. Mired in an early relegation battle, Alexander Dujeux’s side face a starkly different reality from Monaco, who sit just three points off the top despite their own recent struggles.
The visitors arrive under new management, with Sebastien Pocognoli taking charge after Adi Hutter’s dismissal – a decision perhaps prompted by consecutive draws against Nice and Manchester City, along with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Lorient.
Despite this turbulence, Monaco’s superior quality makes them clear favourites to secure maximum points against an Angers side still searching for stability and confidence.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Away favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.61) – 62.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Les Scoistes have netted just three strikes this league term, fewer than any other side. Bookmakers place odds of 4/1 (5.00), indicating a 20% win probability for the home side.
Monaco, meanwhile, are favourites to grab all three points as Ligue 1 top scorers, backed by a 62.1% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Monegasques with the upper hand
Monaco have won four of their last five H2Hs against Angers, with the hosts’ only victory in that period arriving in November 2024. Les Scoistes are winless in eight home H2Hs against the visitors in the top-flight (D2, L6).
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Angers preview: Almost fit
Jim Allevinah remains sidelined for Angers as the only absentee.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Arcus, Biumla, Lefort, Ekomie, Belkelba, Belkhdim, Abdelli, Raolisoa, Kalumba & Peter
Last five matches:
- Strasbourg 5-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 0-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Metz 1-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 1-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Monaco preview: Keeping pace with the top four
Pocognoli’s first match in-charge will be without a host of names: Aladji Bamba, Paul Pogba, Vanderson, Lukas Hradecky, Christian Mawissa Folarin Balogun, Lucas Michal, Aleksander Golovin, Yanis Benchaouch and Dennis Zakaria.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Diatta, Dier, Salisu, Henrique, Coulibaly, Teze, Akliouche, Fati, Minamino, & Biereth
Last five matches:
- Monaco 2-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 0-2 Manchester City (UEFA Champions League)
- Lorient 3-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 5-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
Player to watch: Ansu Fati
Former Barcelona starlet Fati has returned from injury in an impressive manner, netting six goals in five appearances, including a brace in the 2-2 draw against Nice last matchday. He has found the back of the net in three consecutive Ligue 1 fixtures, netting a brace twice in the process to rise to the top of charts in the French top-flight with five goals.