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Angers vs Lorient preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Angers host Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with both teams looking to improve their recent form.
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Angers will face Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday 25 October at 16:15 GMT at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. This match is part of the regular season, round 8.
Angers have struggled recently, with only 1 win in their last 5 matches. Their recent form includes a 2-5 loss to Marseille and a 1-5 defeat against Stade Brestois 29. They managed a win against Estac Troyes, finishing 2-0, but overall their sequence is LLWDL.
Lorient, on the other hand, have been in better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. They secured a 1-0 victory against Monaco and another 1-0 win over Paris FC. Their recent results show a sequence of WWLDW, with their only loss coming against Le Mans.
In the league table, Lorient currently sit in 7th place with 11 points from 7 games, while Angers are in 15th place with 7 points from the same number of matches.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is even, with both Angers and Lorient winning 3 of their last 8 meetings, along with 2 draws. Their last encounter was a friendly match on 8 August, where Angers won 2-1.
According to the odds, Lorient are the bookmakers' favourites for this match.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Match Events
All events- 88'Dembo Sylla(Out: Srđan Kuzmić)
- 88'Jean-Victor Makengo(Out: Isak Jensen)
- 85'Nathaniel Adjei
- 84'Amine Sbaï(Out: Harouna Djibirin)
- 83'Prosper Peter(Out: Usman Simbakoli)
- 59'Ibrahima Balde(Out: Mamadou Kone)
- 59'Souleymane Faye(Out: Gabin Bernardeau)
- 45'Yassine Belkdim(Out: Haris Belkebla)
Match Statistics
All stats- 48%Possession52%
- 0.30Expected Goals (xG)0.50
- 5Shots on Target1
- 6Corners7
- 13Fouls9
Prediction
Live win probability
Angers 16%Draw 65%Lorient 19%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLigue 1 · Regular Season 8
- VenueStade Raymond Kopa, Angers · 19800
- RefereeSouifi, Azzedine
- ForecastPartly cloudy day, 14.47°C
Last five games
AngersDLLWD
LorientDWWLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Lens | 9 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Marseille | 8 | +5 | 12 |
| 10 | Lorient | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 11 |  Toulouse | 8 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 |  Auxerre | 8 | -6 | 10 |
| 13 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | +2 | 9 |
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Angers vs Lorient: result, stats & highlights
Angers and Lorient finished 0-0 in the Ligue 1 (Regular Season 8) at Stade Raymond Kopa. Played: (your local time).
Angers are 14th in the table on 8 points; Lorient are 10th on 12.
Recent form: Angers DLLWD, Lorient DWWLD.
Head-to-head (last 8): Angers 3 wins, 2 draws, Lorient 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.