Angers vs Lyon Prediction 5 April 2026
🔊 Can Lyon break their prolonged winless streak? On Sunday, they'll have the chance as the "Lions" travel to face Angers, who are going through a rough patch, in the 28th round of the French championship. You'll find a detailed analysis of this clash and a prediction for its outcome in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lyon traditionally perform well against Angers, regardless of the venue. In their last six head-to-head clashes, Olympique have emerged victorious, making a bet on the visitors' win an appealing option.
Head-to-head statistics Angers - Lyon
Angers Team Overview
⚫ Angers are currently going through a tough period, struggling to pick up points. Over the last six rounds, Alexandre Dujeux's team have managed just 3 points, courtesy of a narrow 1-0 victory against Nantes, who sit second-to-last in the league. Overall, the situation is far from promising, with only two goals scored across those six matches.
⚪ In their most recent outing, Angers traveled to face one of Ligue 1's frontrunners, Lens, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat. By the end of the first half, Alexandre Dujeux's side were already down 0-3, and things only worsened from there. With just 43% possession and five shots on target, it was always going to be difficult to secure a positive result.
Match Results: Angers
Olympique Lyon Team Overview
🔵 What's happening with Lyon right now? This question is on the minds of not only the club's fans but also many football experts. The team was performing at a top level, enjoying a long winning streak, and then, as if under the spell of an invisible hypnotist, they started losing to everyone. Let's not forget that in March, Lyon were knocked out of the Europa League, despite being one of the main contenders for the trophy after a successful group stage.
🔴 Lyon are currently on an eight-match winless streak, and Angers present a great opportunity to break it, considering their head-to-head results. In the last round, Paulo Fonseca's side lost at home to Monaco (1-2). Overall, it wasn't a bad performance from Olympique: they scored first and had 57% possession, but the opposition created more chances and deservedly won.
Match Results: Olympique Lyon
Latest news
Angers
❌ Angers face uncertainty regarding the participation of Marius Kourkoulas in their upcoming match. He recently returned from the French U21 squad after competing in the European Championship. It's also unclear whether Aruna Djibirene will take the field, as he picked up a minor injury in the game against Lens. Due to injuries, Abdoulaye Bamba and Arcus Carlen are definitely sidelined as they continue their recovery.
Olympique Lyon
❌ Lyon will be without Argentine defender Nicolas Tagliafico for the upcoming match, as he received a straight red card in the last round. Due to various injuries, Malik Fofana (ankle injury), Ernest Nuamah (knee injury), and Remy Hembert (ankle injury) will also be sidelined.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The upcoming match will be officiated by Ruddy Buquet. Over his last 100 matches, he averages 3.67 yellow cards per game, with 23 fouls. In the French league, Angers average 1.6 yellow cards per match, while Lyon average 2 over 27 matches. Both teams have shown discipline this season, and Buquet tends not to hand out cards liberally. Therefore, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Angers average 0.9 goals per match in the French league, while Lyon average 1.5. The overall scoring rate for their matches is 2.3 for Angers and 2.6 for Lyon. Considering these statistics, we recommend betting on total match goals under 3.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the French league, Angers average 3.6 corners per game, while Lyon average 5.3 over 27 matches. Paulo Fonseca's side frequently exploits the flanks in their attacks, earning corner kicks at a rate slightly above the league average. Thus, we suggest betting on Lyon to win on corners.
Editorial Prediction
Lyon may not be in their best form right now, but on paper, they appear much stronger than their opponent. The head-to-head record strongly favors Olympique, which also adds to the visitors' advantage. Taking everything into account, our recommendation is to bet on a Lyon victory, with a predicted scoreline of 2-0, as Angers struggle to find the net consistently.
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