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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
48' Carlens Arcus
Jordan Teze 60'
61' ↓ P. Peter ↑S. Cherif
↓ M. Biereth ↑F. Balogun 62'
↓ A. Fati ↑T. Minamino 70'
↓ K. Ouattara ↑S. Idumbo 70'
71' ↓ H. Abdelli ↑L. Raolisoa
71' ↓ A. Sbai ↑J. Ekomie
F. Balogun (T. Minamino) 72'
79' ↓ F. Hanin ↑L. Machine
79' ↓ L. Mouton ↑H. Djibirin
↓ M. Akliouche ↑G. Ilenikhena 84'
↓ J. Teze ↑A. Bamba 84'
85' S. Cherif (L. Raolisoa)
90'+4 Sidiki Cherif
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Carlens Arcus 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Ousmane Camara
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Jordan Lefort 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florent Hanin
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Yassine Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Mouton 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Mohamed Amine Sbaï
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Prosper Peter
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Melvin Zinga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdoulaye Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Courcoul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Louãr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacques Ekomié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lillian Rao-Lisoa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Sidiki Cherif 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Djibirin Harouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lanroy Machine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Philipp Köhn
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
101
Passes
13
Duels
Mohammed Salisu
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Caio Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Krépin Diatta 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Jordan Teze
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Coulibaly
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
65
Passes
16
Duels
Kassoum Ouattara
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Ansu Fati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Yann Lienard
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bradel Kiwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandr Golovin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Minamino
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
20
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Folarin Balogun
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
28
Minutes
7.5
Rating
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Angers | 1 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 03/15/2025 | Angers | 0 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 11/01/2024 | Monaco | 0 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 05/07/2023 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 10/30/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 05/01/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
Angers Win
Monaco Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -15
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Angers Snatch Drama in the Shadows: Cherif's 85th-Minute Rescue
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Two teams separated by ambition but united by chaos collided at Stade Raymond-Kopa, where substitute brilliance and late-game desperation erased what seemed a settled contest.
Monaco's Control, Then Collapse
Monaco strangled possession from the opening whistle, dictating play with 58% control and suffocating Angers into a defensive shell. The dominance was absolute on paper—13 corners, 27 shots fired, an intensity that felt destined to yield a goal. And it did: at the 72nd minute, F. Balogun, introduced at the 62nd, pounced on a clinical assist from T. Minamino to hand the Principality the lead. Monaco's grip seemed unbreakable.
The Angers Ambush
Then came the earthquake. Haris Belkebla and Angers' midfield refused to surrender, building balance through relentless pressing that turned the final quarter into a siege. At the 85th minute—13 minutes from the whistle—S. Cherif, another substitute (entered 61st), exploded past the defence to level after L. Raolisoa's perfectly weighted cross. What seemed a settled affair became a dagger through the heart of Monaco's afternoon.
Substitutes Seize the Narrative
This match belonged entirely to the bench. Balogun and Cherif both scored post-substitution; Minamino and Raolisoa orchestrated the decisive moments. Thilo Kehrer of Monaco produced a commanding defensive masterclass (7.9/10) to contain Angers' 16 attempts, while Mamadou Coulibaly (7.7/10) choreographed Monaco's midfield symphony. Angers, languishing 17th with just 6 points, showed teeth against a supposedly superior opponent. The final 1-1 scoreline captures a match where two goals in 13 chaotic minutes rewrote the script entirely—a reminder that football's cruelest lessons arrive in the 85th minute.
Key Questions
Did Angers deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Angers fired 16 shots and dominated the final quarter with relentless pressure. The equalizer reflected their second-half intensity and refusal to collapse.
How did substitute Kehrer change the game?
Kehrer didn't change the game—he stabilised it. His commanding 7.9/10 defensive display limited Angers' 16 shots and prevented further damage.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Fati’s Revival Meets Angers' Defensive Grittiness
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Monaco arrives at the Stade Raymond-Kopa desperate to translate their superior star power into points against an Angers side that excels at disrupting high-caliber opponents.
The Setup
On October 18, 2025, Monaco enters this Round 8 fixture looking to mend a fractured Form. Despite sitting 7th in the table, the visitors have suffered three losses in their last four outings, exposing a lack of defensive Balance that has seen them concede as many goals as they have scored. However, their Stars power remains their greatest asset, with talents like D. Zakaria and M. Akliouche capable of dominating any midfield. Angers, currently 12th, will rely on their tactical discipline to bridge the gap in quality, knowing that a positive result could propel them toward the top half of the table.
Key Battle
This match features a classic tactical friction between Monaco’s high-octane offensive unit and Angers’ low-block containment. Monaco’s creative engine, led by Takumi Minamino, will attempt to find pockets of space in a congested final third. The focal point of Angers' resistance will be goalkeeper Hervé Koffi. Having already recorded 22 saves this season at a rate of 4.4 per game, Koffi’s ability to withstand sustained pressure will determine if Angers can stay in the game long enough to find a goal on the break.
Our Prediction
While Monaco's recent travel record is shaky, the individual brilliance of Ansu Fati should prove decisive. We expect Monaco to dominate possession and eventually wear down the home side's resolve. Angers may find success on the counter-attack, but the sheer depth of the Monégasque squad should see them through. We predict a 2-1 victory for Monaco, with Fati continuing his scoring streak to secure three vital points on the road.