Angers vs Lorient: Ligue 1 Preview and Prediction
Angers welcome Lorient to the Stade Raymond Kopa for a Ligue 1 clash this Sunday. Currently, Angers find themselves struggling in the league, sitting in 17th place, while newly-promoted Lorient occupy 13th. Due to the tight nature of the Ligue 1 table, a win for Angers could see them leapfrog their opponents. So, who will come out on top this Sunday?
Angers vs Lorient Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Recent meetings between these two sides have been quite balanced. In their last six encounters across all competitions, both Angers and Lorient have recorded two wins each, alongside two draws. One consistent pattern has been the lack of goals, with only two of those six matches featuring more than one goal.
While Angers are not at the very bottom of the table, their form this season has been worrisome. So far, they have managed only one win in their opening eight games, securing that victory back in August during the first weekend. However, they halted a run of three consecutive losses by drawing against Monaco last weekend.
Lorient also earned a draw in their most recent fixture, scoring an 89th-minute equalizer to secure a 3-3 stalemate with Brest. Their last win was a notable 2-1 victory over Monaco on September 27.
Goals have been a major issue for Angers this season. With just four goals scored, they are Ligue 1’s lowest-scoring side and have yet to score more than a single goal in any individual game. On the other hand, Lorient have found the net 12 times so far. However, their defensive frailties are evident — only bottom-placed Metz have conceded more goals than Lorient’s 19.
Angers vs Lorient Prediction
Despite Lorient’s defensive struggles, including a heavy 1-7 defeat to Lille, they have displayed signs of being an attacking threat. Their wins over Rennes and Monaco stand out, and their hard-fought draw with Brest last weekend was encouraging.
Angers, in contrast, continue to struggle for goals and haven’t looked particularly strong at home this season. Although their confidence might have received a boost from their late equalizer against Monaco, scoring remains a big concern.
Given these factors, this match could present a rare opportunity for Lorient to keep a clean sheet and secure a vital away victory.
Prediction: Angers 0-1 Lorient
Angers vs Lorient Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Lorient to win.
- Tip 2: Game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals – Yes. (There have been under 2.5 goals scored in seven of Angers’ last eight matches.)
- Tip 3: Game to feature more than 3 yellow cards – Yes. (Lorient have received 27 yellow cards this season, averaging three or more per game.)
About the Author: Scott M Newman
Scott has been covering European and international football, as well as MMA match previews, for Sportskeeda since 2017. He first started watching football as a six-year-old during the 1990 World Cup with his family. His favorite team is Tottenham Hotspur, and Harry Kane is his all-time favorite player.
Recently, Scott has been admiring Cristian Romero for his passionate and fiery style of play. Among managers, Terry Venables stands out as his all-time favorite, having created an England team that instilled pride during Scott’s early football-watching years. Currently, he is a fan of Ange Postecoglou.
One of his most memorable football moments was Eric Dier scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against Colombia at the 2018 World Cup, a moment that brought him to tears. If given a chance to change a rule in football, Scott would remove offside decisions from VAR, believing the offside rule was never meant to catch attackers by mere millimeters.
Outside of writing, Scott follows UFC, works out regularly, spends time with his dog, and loves to travel.
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