Paris vs Angers prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 25 January 2026
One of the matchups of Ligue 1's 19th round will take place this Saturday at the Stade Jean Bouin in Issy-les-Moulineaux, where local side Paris will host Angers. We’re offering our betting tip for this clash—with strong chances of success.
Match preview
Paris approach this encounter in high spirits, coming off two consecutive victories. Notably, one of those wins came in the Parisian derby in the Coupe de France—where Paris FC sensationally knocked out PSG 1-0 in the round of 32. The Parisians then returned to Ligue 1 action with an impressive away win over Nantes (2-1).
Overall, it’s been a solid season for Paris FC. In their first Ligue 1 campaign in a long while, they sit 13th in the standings with 19 points. At first glance, that’s close to the relegation zone, but they’re only four points off ninth place, so the situation is far from critical.
The squad does have some personnel issues: recently, Belgian centre-back Thibaut De Smet picked up an injury and has been ruled out. In addition, several long-term absentees remain—players the team has already adapted to missing—including midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou, Algerian defender Samir Sofiane Chergui, and forwards Pierre-Yves Hamel and Nouha Dicko.
Angers, meanwhile, come into the match in far worse form. They’ve lost three on the bounce: in Ligue 1 to Le Havre (1-2) and Marseille (2-5), and they crashed out of the Coupe de France after losing to Toulouse on penalties. Much of this poor run is linked to the situation surrounding top scorer Sidiki Cherif, who is negotiating a potential transfer and hasn’t been fully focused on the pitch. When the attacking leader struggles, the whole team suffers.
In the table, Angers sit just above their opponents—in 11th place, three points clear of Paris FC. But the gap is minimal—just three points. It’s worth noting that this is only Angers’ second consecutive season in the top flight since their return, and it’s already going better than the last, when they finished just above the drop zone but managed to retain their Ligue 1 status.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Four of Paris’ last five matches have seen over two goals scored.
- In four of Angers’ last five matches, both teams have found the net.
- These teams have met just three times: Angers have won two of those, with Paris claiming victory in the other.
- In the first-round fixture between these teams, Angers edged a 1-0 win.
Probable lineups
- Paris: Trapp - Traoré, Mbow, Kolodziejczak, Otávio, Sangui - Kebbal, López, Camara, Simon - Krasso
- Angers: Koffi - Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie - Belkebla, Courcoul, Mouton - Belkhdim, Sbai, Peter
Prediction
I believe we shouldn’t expect a goal fest in this match. With both sides prioritizing the result, they’re likely to play it safe. This could mirror the first-round clash, where Angers narrowly came out on top. With that in mind, the optimal bet looks to be under 3 total goals.
