Angers vs Marseille Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 Can Marseille hold onto their third-place position in the league after Matchday 18? On Saturday, the southern side will visit Angers, aiming to take points from them. Both teams suffered defeats in their last outings, so they are eager to bounce back with a win. Bookmakers have the visitors as favorites for this clash. But is that truly the case? Let's dive into the details and offer a prediction for the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, Marseille have completely dominated their encounters with Angers. During this period, the teams have faced each other eight times: the "White and Blues" have claimed victory in five matches, while three ended in draws.
Head-to-head statistics Angers - Marseille
Angers Team Overview
⚫ Angers have shown this season that a poor start in the league doesn't necessarily mean a team will be fighting just to survive. Their remarkable climb from the bottom of the standings to 10th place has impressed many football pundits. This turnaround has been credited to the discipline instilled by Alexandre Dujeux throughout the season.
⚪ After securing back-to-back victories in the league, Angers fell to Le Havre (1-2). The match was fairly even, with Alexandre Dujeux's side managing only three shots on target, making it incredibly difficult to secure a win. Following this setback, they suffered another defeat-this time in the Coupe de France against Toulouse in a penalty shootout (1-2). With this less-than-ideal morale, the "Black and Whites" approach their upcoming clash with Marseille.
Match Results: Angers
Olympique Marseille Team Overview
🔵 Marseille face a tough challenge in catching up with the two frontrunners, Lens and PSG, but their objectives for the remainder of the season are clear. Currently, they trail the top spot by 8 points. Simply winning their own matches won't suffice; they must also hope for slip-ups from their competitors, which have been rare lately.
⚪ Recently, Marseille suffered a setback in the French Super Cup against PSG, narrowly missing out on victory in regular time and then losing in a penalty shootout (2-3). The "southerners" also faced disappointment in their previous Ligue 1 match, unexpectedly losing to Nantes (0-2), largely due to Arthur Vermeeren's first-half red card. Their only solace came from advancing to the French Cup Round of 16 with a commanding win over the modest club Bayeux (9-0).
Match Results: Olympique Marseille
Latest news
Angers
❌ The upcoming match sees the potential absence of three players: Liliana Raolisoa, Jim Allevina, and Prosper Peter. Although they are with the team, minor injuries sustained in previous games have them undergoing recovery.
Olympique Marseille
🖋 It was announced yesterday that Marseille have sold their 18-year-old forward Robinho Vas to Roma. According to local media, the deal is valued at 25 million euros, and the striker has signed a contract with the Roman club until 2030. To recall, Marseille acquired Robinho Vas in 2024 for just 200,000 euros.
❌ Marseille's injury list is clear, with all first-team players fit and available for selection by the coaching staff. The only absentee is Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd, who is currently with his national team and will play in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Ruddy Buquet. On average, over a span of 100 matches, he hands out 3.66 yellow cards per game with 23 fouls. In 17 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card statistics for the teams are as follows: Angers average 1.4 per game, while Marseille average 2.3. Both teams have received few cautions this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Angers' individual goal tally in Ligue 1 averages 1.1 goals per match, while Marseille's is 2.1. The scoring rate for these teams is as follows: the hosts average 2.2, and the visitors 3.1. Considering this data, we recommend betting on total match goals over 2.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In seventeen Ligue 1 matches, Angers average 3.8 corners per game, while Marseille average 5.5 over the same period. Roberto De Zerbi's side frequently utilizes the wings in their attacks and takes numerous shots on goal, resulting in corner kicks, whereas their opponents have fewer such opportunities. Therefore, we suggest betting on Marseille to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Marseille's setback in the Super Cup was a significant blow, but their experienced coaching staff should find the right words, as the team played well in that match and throughout the season overall. Although Angers have made a leap in the standings, competing with top-tier teams remains challenging, as evidenced by their recent results. We expect a confident performance from the visitors and back Marseille to win. We predict the "Southerners" will triumph with a scoreline of 2-1.
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