Angers vs PSG Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Ligue 1, November 9, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Ligue 1
• Date: Saturday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stade Raymond Kopa, France

PSG will travel to Angers in their 11th game of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season at Stade Raymond Kopa. The Parisians remain unbeaten in domestic competitions this season but are coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their last game.

Hosts Angers are one of the struggling sides in the French top flight following their promotion to the Ligue 1 this season. The home side is sitting just above the relegation zone and has picked up only two wins from their last 10 league games. They are coming off a 1-0 win over Monaco in their latest game.

Meanwhile, PSG have made a fantastic start to the domestic campaign but have struggled massively in the Champions League. The visiting side still remains the only team in the league who are yet to be defeated. Luis Enrique’s men are the superior side to the hosts as of now and can easily grab the three points this weekend.

Angers Team News

The home side would be without the services of defenders Cedric Hountondji and Jacques Ekomie who are both out with thigh injuries. They would be boosted with the return of Lilian Raolisoa who has served his three-match ban last weekend.

PSG Team News

As for PSG, players like Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe are currently sidelined with their respective injuries whereas Goncalo Romas is unlikely to feature until 2025 due to his ankle injury. Ousmane Dembele, Marco Asensio and Bradley Barcola are once again expected to lead the line.

Angers vs PSG Predicted Lineups

Angers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Fofana

Defenders: Arcus, Biumia, Lefort, Hanin

Midfielders: Aholou, Belkhdim

Forwards: Niane, Abdelli, El Melali; Dieng

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes

Midfielders: Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves

Forwards: Dembele, Asensio, Barcola

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 18 times in the past, with Angers never winning any of those games. PSG have won 17 matches between both sides, whereas the other game ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Angers vs PSG

Himad Abdelli (Angers)

The Algerian international has made a remarkable start to the new campaign as the 24-year-old midfielder has bagged three goals in 10 league appearances this season. Abdelli is an excellent ball-carrier and can break in lines with his passing.

Bradley Barcola (PSG)

The PSG star Bradley Barcola who scored his first goal for France during the last international break has been in solid form so far this season. The PSG starlet is currently Ligue 1’s top scorer with eight goals to his name.

Angers vs PSG Prediction

Angers have started their 2024/25 campaign a bit slow but are high on confidence following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Monaco. Les Scoistes are undergoing some form of resurgence following their promotion to the French top flight but have a terrible record against the visitors in their last 10 games. Their mettle will be severely put to the test when the host the Parisians this weekend.

As for PSG, they still remain unbeaten in the domestic league despite their last-minute 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League fixture earlier this week. Luis Enrique’s side are expected to win this clash easily.

Predicted Score: Angers 1-3 PSG

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