Angers and Paris FC will cross swords on Sunday, 17 August at Stade Raymond Kopa, which might give the Black and Whites a much-needed boost.
The visitors had a 2024/25 season to remember, finishing second in Ligue 2, and their players’ confidence is likely soaring right now.
In the meantime, Angers barely made it out alive in Ligue 1 last season, ending up in 14th place with a tiny three-point lead over the relegation zone.
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Angers vs Paris FC prediction: The Blues want a good start
Key Stats
- Six of the last eight Angers vs Paris FC resulted in BTTS – No.
- 50.0% of the last 10 matches between the two clubs resulted in ties.
- We didn’t see goals galore in one of Angers’ pre-season friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Angers 0-0 Paris FC
Two of the last six Angers vs Paris FC meetings resulted in goalless ties. Sure, both of those games were played back in 1979, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much that separates the two clubs right now in terms of class, as Paris FC’s market value is only €27m higher than Angers, who will, however, have the home-field advantage on their side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blues favoured by bookies
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Clearly, the expected winners are Paris FC. The visitors’ odds are priced at 29/20 (2.45), which means they have a 40.8% win probability before the kick-off.
However, we believe a tie at 21/10 (3.10) on Sunday is far more likely to be the case. Over 10.5 total corners also seems plausible, as the odds are currently priced at 3/2 (2.50), meaning there’s a 40.0% chance for us to see at least 11 corner-kicks at Stade Raymond Kopa.
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Most recent H2Hs: Rivalry revived
Since the beginning of the new millennium, Angers and Paris FC have faced each other only four times, resulting in two victories for the Blues, one for Angers, and one tie.
France Ligue 2 27/04/24
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France Ligue 2 02/09/23
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Angers team news and form: Solid form by Angers
The home side comes into the game after a wonderful pre-season workout. It all began with a tight 1-0 loss versus Les Herbiers, but coach Alexandre Dujeux made the required corrections so that his players could record four victories and a tie in the following five matches.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Pona, Biumla, Ekomie, Arcus, Belkebla, Belkhidim, Abdelli, Allevinah, Lepaul & Cherif
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
Paris FC team news and form: Security at the back for Paris FC
The good news for coach Stephane Gilli is that he will be able to use the new arrival Otavio’s services. The centre-back arrived at Stade Sebastien Charlety this summer after the Blues paid a massive €17.0m transfer fee for his services plus an additional €3.0m in bonuses.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK), Otavio, Mbow, Sangui, Tourraine, Lopez, Marchetti, Kebbal, Simon, Cafaro & Krasso
France Ligue 2 10/05/25
W
AC Ajaccio
0
Paris FC
2
France Ligue 2 02/05/25
D
Martigues
1
Paris FC
1
France Ligue 2 26/04/25
D
Rodez Aveyron
1
Paris FC
1
France Ligue 2 19/04/25
W
SC Bastia
0
Paris FC
1
France Ligue 2 12/04/25
W
Grenoble
1
Paris FC
2
Player to watch: Otavio
23-year-old Otavio is definitely a quality defender, as he took part in 20 Liga Portugal games for Porto last season. During that time, he even managed to score two goals, earning himself six yellow cards in the process.
Can Otavio add more to Paris FC’s already amazing backline?
The Blues conceded only 33 goals during the 2024/25 Ligue 2 season. However, Otavio’s sheer market value suggests he will take the team’s defence to the next level.