Lorient vs Angers, prediction, odds & betting tips 15/02/2026

European outsiders Lorient and Angers will do battle in a gameweek 22 Ligue 1 fixture at Stade du Moustoir for precious points in their respective quests for continental football next season.

The two teams are separated by a solitary point, with Les Merlus 11th in the standings, having accumulated 28 points, while the visiting side sit 10th in the table after amassing 29 points.

Lorient vs Angers is one of our Ligue 1 betting tips and predictions for this weekend.

Lorient vs Angers predictions: Lorient are in fine fettle

Key stats

• Lorient have lost only one of their last 13 fixtures across all competitions (W8, D4).
• The last time Lorient won against Angers in the league was in January 2023.
• Angers won their last two league outings against Metz and Toulouse and are unbeaten in their last three matches (W2, D1).
• Angers have won their last two meetings against Sunday's opponents, including friendlies.

Correct score prediction: Lorient 2-1 Angers

Lorient suffered a 2-0 defeat against Brest in their last league outing, and that loss ended a 12-game unbeaten run (W8, D4). Now the hosts will be looking to get back to winning ways as they continue their search for European football next term.

For Angers, they will arrive in Brittany to claim three successive league matches for the first time in the current campaign, after they recorded narrow 1-0 triumphs over Metz and Toulouse respectively.

Having said that, Lorient have proved their mettle in recent weeks, and smart money will be on them to win on Sunday. Thus, we reckon the hosts will claim a 2-1 win.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies are backing the hosts

• HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.2%
• DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
• AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.0%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Going by the projections of the bookmakers, Lorient are the favourites to claim all three points in this weekend's contest. They are priced at 19/20 (1.95), with an implied probability of 51.2%.

For the visiting side, the bookies have set their odds at 10/3 (4.33), which means they have a 23.0% chance of claiming all the spoils when both sides clash on Sunday. A draw is available at 21/10 (3.10), meaning a 32.2% for those who are inclined to back a full-time stalemate.

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Most recent H2Hs: Both sides level pegging

Considering the last five meetings between these teams, the two sides have been on an equal footing, with two wins each and a draw. That said, Angers have the bragging rights, as they have emerged victorious in their last two head-to-head matches.

France Ligue 1 26/10/25

Angers

2

Lorient

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Elite Club Friendlies 09/08/25

Angers

1

Lorient

0

Europe Friendlies 03/08/24

Angers

1

Lorient

2

France Ligue 1 05/02/23

Lorient

0

Angers

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France Ligue 1 01/01/23

Angers

1

Lorient

2

Lorient preview: The hosts are looking to earn their sixth win in seven matches

Before their loss last weekend, the hosts were on a 12-game unbeaten streak (W8, D4), and they would have been disappointed with their defeat at the hands of Brest. However, they will be eager to shake that off and get back on track after that setback.

That said, they will be without Bandiougou Fadiga, Abdoulaye Faye, and Souleymane Toure, who are all ruled out due to various injuries.

Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Adjei, Talbi, Meite, Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Kouassi, Makengo, Pagis, Dieng

Last five matches

• 07/02/26: Brest 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
• 04/02/26: Lorient 2-0 Paris FC (Coupe de France)
• 31/01/26: Lorient 2-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
• 24/01/26: Rennes 0-2 Lorient (Ligue 1)
• 16/01/26: Monaco 1-3 Lorient (Ligue 1)

Angers preview: The Black and Whites will be out to win three league games in a row

Angers are unbeaten in their last three matches (W2, D1) and they will be looking to keep it that way when they make the trip to Brittany this weekend. More importantly, they have won their last two league encounters and they will be out to make it three on the bounce.

And in terms of injuries or absentees, the visiting side have an almost fully-fit squad, with only Haris Belkebla out injured.

Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Ekomie, Lefort, Camara, Arcus, Van den Boomen, Belkhdim, Sbai, Mouton, Raolisoa, Koyalipou

Last five matches

• 08/02/26: Angers 1-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
• 01/02/26: Angers 1-0 Metz (Ligue 1)
• 25/01/26: Paris FC 0-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
• 17/01/26: Angers 2-5 Marseille (Ligue 1)
• 10/01/26: Angers 1-1 Toulouse (p) (Coupe de France)

Player to Watch: Pablo Pagis

Pablo Pagis is proving to be a revelation for Lorient in the current campaign. With six goals scored, he leads his team in goals scored, and he could be instrumental for the home side this weekend.