Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Angers
Paris Saint-Germain
In the 11th round of Ligue 1, Angers will face PSG. Here’s my prediction for this matchup—can the hosts put up a fight against the French powerhouse?
Angers
After 10 rounds, Angers sits 15th in the table, only above the relegation playoff zone due to goal difference. The team has shown progress recently, going unbeaten in four matches and collecting 8 points during this stretch.
In their latest game, Angers pulled off a surprising 1-0 away victory over Monaco, with Aolu scoring the lone goal in the middle of the first half. Despite their good form, holding off a dominant PSG will be incredibly challenging, but Angers has a chance if they can perform at their best.
PSG
PSG has firmly claimed the top spot in Ligue 1, remaining unbeaten with a 6-point lead over their nearest competitor. In their last league match, Luis Enrique's team secured a narrow 1-0 home win over Lens.
However, PSG struggled in the Champions League this week, suffering a 1-2 home loss to Atletico, conceding the decisive goal in stoppage time. With only 4 points from four games, PSG sits outside the playoff zone, trailing by one point.
Probable Lineups
- Angers: Fofana, Anene, Lefort, Biyuma, Arkus, Belkebla, Aolu, El Melali, Abdelli, Allevinah, Niane.
- PSG: Safonov, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Barcola, Asensio, Dembele.
Match Facts
- Angers has struggled at home, with 3 losses in 5 games, 1 win, and 1 draw, scoring in all but one match.
- PSG remains unbeaten on the road, with 3 wins and 2 draws in Ligue 1.
- Odds for this match: Angers 11, Draw 6.6, PSG 1.26.
Head-to-Head
PSG has dominated the head-to-head series, winning the last 16 encounters. In the most recent season, PSG beat Angers 2-0 at home and 2-1 away.
Prediction
PSG is the clear favorite in this matchup, and bookmakers expect them to extend their winning streak against Angers. However, Angers could put up a fight given their current form and PSG’s recent Champions League setback. I see value in betting on both teams to score.
