Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO Prediction and Betting Tips | Ligue 1 Gameweek 9
Ligue 1 · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 19:45 UTC · Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu · updated 2026-10-17
Olympique Lyonnais welcome Angers SCO to Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu in Ligue 1 Gameweek 9 action on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Olympique Lyonnais have played 6 matches in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 1.8 and conceding 0.7 goals a game and winning 50% of them. At home they average 2.7 goals scored and 0.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 67% win rate. Angers SCO have played 6 matches in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Olympique Lyonnais are clear favourites at 62%, with the draw at 22% and Angers SCO at 16%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Olympique Lyonnais 2.06, Angers SCO 0.97.
- Over 2.5 goals: 58% · both teams to score: 55%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Olympique Lyonnais: form and key numbers
In style Olympique Lyonnais keep the ball, play long and direct, create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.80 a match created, 1.08 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.2).
- Shots: 13.3 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 52.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.92.
Angers SCO: form and key numbers
In style Angers SCO play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.55 a match created, 1.81 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.3).
- Shots: 14.0 a match, 3.0 on target.
- Possession: 50.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.2 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.82.
Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO: season averages side by side
| Olympique Lyonnais | Per match this season | Angers SCO |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 6 |
| 1.8 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 0.7 | Goals conceded | 1.7 |
| 1.80 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 |
| 1.08 | xG conceded | 1.81 |
| 13.3 | Shots | 14.0 |
| 5.0 | On target | 3.0 |
| 52.3 | Possession % | 50.3 |
| 50% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 50% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 4.8 | Corners | 7.2 |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 1.7 |
| 6.92 | Average rating | 6.82 |
Players to watch
Olympique Lyonnais
- Dominik Greif GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 73 · Secure passer, Dominant in the air (top 2% of his position)
- Ernest Nuamah RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 67 · Gets into scoring positions, High shot volume (top 5% of his position)
Angers SCO
- Anthony Lopes GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 71 · Shot-stopper, Secure passer (top 6% of his position)
- Carlens Arcus RB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 56 · Crosser, Chance creator (top 3% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Amine Sbaï
Amine Sbaï, 25 · Angers SCO · LWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 70
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 dispossessed. 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, 70
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 66
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.31 / 90 | 94% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.37 / 90 | 91% |
| Accurate crosses | 1.39 / 90 | 84% |
| Big chances created | 0.52 / 90 | 79% |
| Fouls won | 1.74 / 90 | 63% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★ Classic winger Winger
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Creator, Crosser.
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO prediction
Olympique Lyonnais should have more of the ball; Olympique Lyonnais go long and direct; Angers SCO work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals - 2.06 for Olympique Lyonnais and 0.97 for Angers SCO - with over 2.5 goals at 58% and both teams scoring at 55%. Olympique Lyonnais have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 Angers SCO
Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO betting tips
- Tip 1: Olympique Lyonnais to win 62% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 58% by the model, 3.02 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 12.0 corners a match between them
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO: questions and answers
When is Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO?
Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO is on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in Ligue 1 Gameweek 9.
Where is Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO played?
At Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu, Olympique Lyonnais's home ground.
Who will win Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO?
Olympique Lyonnais are the favourites: Olympique Lyonnais 62%, draw 22%, Angers SCO 16%. Our prediction is Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 Angers SCO.
Who is the player to watch in Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO?
Amine Sbaï of Angers SCO: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 70 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
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