Lyon vs Angers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Angers Can Avoid a Big Loss

We’re going for the underdogs, with Angers looking attractive at +1.75 against Lyon. We can get appealing Asian Handicap odds of -118 and the money is divided between +1.5 and +2.0.

8 Wins for Lyon in Previous 9 H2H Clashes

Champions League-chasing Lyon have lost back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Monaco at Stade Louis II. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes club had 49% of possession and four shots on target.

Angers have won their previous two games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Stade Raymond Kopa against Strasbourg. Le SCO were restricted to just 28% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Esteban Lepaul scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon have enjoyed four consecutive victories against Angers. In their last encounter, Lyon travelled to Stade Raymond Kopa and landed a 3-0 win. The previous 9 H2H matches have involved eight Lyon victories and just one triumph for Angers.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lyon	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3
6	Angers	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3

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6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Lyon have had 60.2% possession, 536.4 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Alexandre Lacazette is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Georges Mikautadze has 5 and Rayan Cherki 3. Thiago Almada and Georges Mikautadze have racked up the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Lucas Perri has one clean sheet.

Angers have won 3 and lost 7, with an average of 0.6 goals from 6.9 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal. The Pays de la Loire side average 38.9% possession, 362.8 passes, 4.0 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Esteban Lepaul has scored 4, followed by Jim Allevinah and Yassin Belkhdim with 1 goals apiece. Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Yassin Belkhdim and Farid El Melali have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Yahia Fofana has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Duje Caleta-Car, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Tanner Tessmann, Jordan Veretout, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada, Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette.

Angers confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Melvin Zinga (GK), Carlens Arcus, Ousmane Camara, Jordan Lefort, Florent Hanin, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Zinedine Ould Khaled, Marius Courcoul, Himad Abdelli, Jacques Ekomie, Esteban Lepaul.

Lyon vs Angers Prediction & Betting Tips

Angers can punch above their weight in this Ligue 1 clash and we’ll back them at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We can get a price of -118 which means a decent return could be on the cards.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Lyon vs Angers league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Angers in 13 of their last 16 games on the road.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Angers in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Angers in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 13 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by OL in 2 consecutive games.

Angers +1.75 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Angers Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 2 - 1 Angers

We’re taking a chance on Lyon to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +800 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Himad Abdelli Over 1.5 Shots +114

Himad Abdelli (Angers) has managed an average of 1.6 shots in his past five Ligue 1 games. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of +114.

Latest Himad Abdelli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1200

Shots

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

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Alexandre Lacazette to Score -137

Alexandre Lacazette (OL) has scored at least one goal in four straight Ligue 1 matches on home soil. There are odds of -137 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Alexandre Lacazette Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-222

First

+215

Shots

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -138

The past ten Angers away games average 6.90 corners, with the previous five Lyon home matches averaging 7.00. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

8.80 4.60 4.20

Home

8.60 4.90 3.70

Away

10.20 4.80 5.40

Angers

Total

9.10 4.00 5.10

Home

8.30 3.60 4.70

Away

6.90 3.40 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-132

Lyon Corners

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-149

Angers Corners

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-435

X

+650

2

+360

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Lyon vs Angers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lyon Big Favourites on the Full-Time Result Market

With an estimated 86% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -625 betting odds about Lyon triumphing in this Ligue 1 match. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Angers are trading at +1400.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

Head over to the Bet Builder and you’ll find all the popular football betting site markets available. Ligue 1 selections can then be combined together in a same-game accumulator which you can cheer on.

Full-Time Result

1

-625

X

+700

2

+1400

Half-Time Result

1

-213

X

+235

2

+750

Draw No Bet

1

-2500

2

+800

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.25

-102

2 Hcp +2.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+280

Over 2.5

-370

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-102

Alexandre Lacazette Top of First Goalscorer List

Alexandre Lacazette is the market leader at +215 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

First

-222

Anytime

+215

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

First

-143

Anytime

+280

Rayan Cherki (OL)

First

+150

Anytime

+480

Malick Fofana (OL)

First

+155

Anytime

+480

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

+175

Anytime

+575

Thiago Almada (OL)

First

+185

Anytime

+575

Esteban Lepaul (Angers)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Himad Abdelli (Angers)

First

+370

Anytime

+1200

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Jordan Veretout (OL)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Farid El Melali (Angers)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-

Rayan Cherki (OL)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Malick Fofana (OL)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

Thiago Almada (OL)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Esteban Lepaul (Angers)

Over 2.5

+116

Under 2.5

-

Himad Abdelli (Angers)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Veretout (OL)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Lyon vs Angers Lineups & Team News

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The Ligue 1 squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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