Lyon host relegation threatened Angers at the Groupama Stadium this weekend, with the hosts looking to consolidate their Champions League qualifying position in the standings with a win. However, with their opponents fighting for their lives in Ligue 1, it could well be a tense affair on Sunday evening.
French Ligue 1 – Lyon v Angers – Groupama Stadium, Lyon – Sunday 14th January – 17:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 7/2 at Unibet |
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Despite being nine points behind Ligue 1 leaders PSG, Lyon have shown significant signs of improvement so far this season, with another win this weekend potentially seeing them move up to second place in the standings. Despite the hosts being the firm favourites for victory, Angers will be looking for a positive result after winning for the first time in five matches at the end of 2017, with managers Bruno Génésio and Stéphane Moulin going head-to-head. For those still unsure of who to back this weekend, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Lyon Team News & Form
Lyon’s 2-1 away win over Toulouse last time around was their fourth consecutive success in Ligue 1, leaving them level on points with second placed Monaco in the standings. The home team have lost just twice in Ligue 1 all season, scoring 46 goals in the process. Both Nabil Fekir and Mariano each have 13 Ligue 1 goals to their name so far this season, with the attacking duo helping to make up an extremely attacking line-up that includes former Manchester United man Memphis Depay and Bernard Traore. Lyon’s last home defeat came against Lille back in November.
Angers Team News & Form
Despite having defeat Dijon last time around, Angers remain in trouble in the Ligue 1 standings, two points clear of safety. Manager Stéphane Moulin does not have the star names as found on the opposition team sheet, however the likes of Enzo Crivelli and Captain Ismael Traore help to make up a combative starting eleven for the visitors. Elsewhere, Cameroon internatioanal Karl Toko Ekambi has nine Ligue 1 goals to his name so far this season, making him the biggest attacking threat for Angers this weekend.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just five times in the past, with Lyon having won on four occasions, as well as registering one draw. Angers’ only win came back in 2015, however Lyon collected four points from their opponents last season, with results including a 3-3 draw back in October.
Lyon v Angers – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the Ligue 1 table and their status as the home team, it comes as little surprise that it is Lyon who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The home side can be backed at odds of 4/9 with William Hill, while punters can take advantage of odds of 6 for a surprise away win for Angers.
Top Betting Tip Lyon v Angers
Our top betting tip for the clash between Lyon and Angers is to back there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes, which can be found at odds of 8/13 at William Hill.