Lyon vs Angers Prediction and Betting Tips
Ligue 1 · Sunday 1 November 2026 · updated 2026-10-26
Lyon welcome Angers to Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu in Ligue 1 action on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Lyon have played 7 matches in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 1.9 and conceding 0.7 goals a game and winning 57% of them. At home they average 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over 4 matches, with a 75% win rate. Angers have played 8 matches in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.9 goals a game and winning 25% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out, Lyon are clear favourites at 67%, with the draw at 19% and Angers at 13%.
The odds
Decimal odds; the percentages are the chances the prices imply once the bookmaker's margin (10.2% on this market) is taken out. The main Asian handicap is Lyon -1.25 at 1.84, Angers at 2.06. The main goals line is 3: over 1.93, under 1.96, which gives over 50%.
Lyon: form and key numbers
In style Lyon create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.73 a match created, 1.12 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.9).
- Shots: 12.6 a match, 4.9 on target.
- Possession: 51.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 43% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 57% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.3 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.89.
Angers: form and key numbers
In style Angers play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.46 a match created, 1.81 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.7).
- Shots: 12.9 a match, 3.3 on target.
- Possession: 49.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 38% of matches (33% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.4 a match.
- Discipline: 1.5 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.81.
Lyon vs Angers: season averages side by side
| Lyon | Per match | Angers |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.46 |
| 1.12 | xG conceded | 1.81 |
| 1.86 | Goals | 1.13 |
| 12.6 | Shots | 12.9 |
| 4.9 | Shots on target | 3.3 |
| 1.9 | Big chances missed | 0.8 |
| 51.9 | Pressure share % | 41.8 |
| 14.4 | Tackles | 14.1 |
| 11.0 | Fouls | 11.1 |
| 1.4 | Yellow cards | 1.5 |
Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 7 and 8 measured matches.
Lyon vs Angers: head-to-head stats and key numbers
- Lyon have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 0 of the last 4 meetings in our data.
- Goals in those games: Lyon 6, Angers 0 - 1.5 a match.
- The most recent meeting finished Angers 0-0 Lyon (April 5th 2026).
Head to head
In their last 4 meetings Lyon won 3, drew 1 and lost 0.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | Angers | 0 – 0 | Lyon |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Lyon | 1 – 0 | Angers |
| 17 May 2025 | Lyon | 2 – 0 | Angers |
| 7 Dec 2024 | Angers | 0 – 3 | Lyon |
Players to watch
Lyon
- Dominik Greif GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 74 · Secure passer, Dominant in the air (top 5% of his position)
- Ernest Nuamah RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 66 · Gets into scoring positions, High shot volume (top 7% of his position)
Angers
- Anthony Lopes GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 64 · Secure passer, Long passer (top 4% of his position)
- Joseph Kalulu LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 63 · Crosser, Dribbler (top 14% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Amine Sbaï
Amine Sbaï, 25 · Angers SCO · LWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 69
Amine Sbaï, 25, plays as a winger for Angers SCO in Ligue 1. Strongest for his role in key passes and expected assists (est.). Weakest in fouls won. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 69
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 65
- ST · Centre-forward Accomplished, 50
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 2.87 / 90 | 93% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.34 / 90 | 92% |
| Big chances created | 0.52 / 90 | 85% |
| Accurate crosses | 1.04 / 90 | 75% |
| Shots | 2.48 / 90 | 63% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★ Dribbling forward Second striker
- ★★★½ Classic winger Winger
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Creator, Big-chance creator.
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Lyon vs Angers prediction
Lyon should have more of the ball; Angers work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals - 2.14 for Lyon and 0.93 for Angers - with over 2.5 goals at 59% and both teams scoring at 54%. Lyon have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Lyon 2-1 Angers
The full model, every line of this match, in the Match Centre
Lyon vs Angers betting tips
- Tip 1: Lyon to win 67% on the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 59% by the model, 3.07 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.9 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 10.7 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
Moneyball's pick
The Dixon-Coles and xG model prices every line of this match: the win, draw and loss probabilities, fair odds and the expected value of each handicap and goals line. The full analysis of this match is part of Moneyball Premium.
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Lyon vs Angers: questions and answers
When is Lyon vs Angers?
Lyon vs Angers is on Sunday 1 November 2026, in Ligue 1.
Where is Lyon vs Angers played?
At Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu, Lyon's home ground.
Who will win Lyon vs Angers?
Lyon are the favourites: Lyon 67%, draw 19%, Angers 13%. Our prediction is Lyon 2-1 Angers.
Who is the player to watch in Lyon vs Angers?
Amine Sbaï of Angers SCO: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 69 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Lyon vs Angers?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 59%.
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