Ligue 1 Regular Season - 8
Angers 1 - 1 FT Monaco
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
H. Koffi
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Defenders
Midfielders
H. Belkebla
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H. Abdelli
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Y. Belkhdim
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L. Mouton
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A. Sbai
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P. Peter
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BENCH
M. Zinga
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A. Bamba
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M. Courcoul
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M. Louer
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J. Ekomie
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L. Raolisoa
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S. Cherif
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H. Djibirin
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L. Machine
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Monaco
Goalkeepers
P. Kohn
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Defenders
T. Kehrer
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M. Salisu
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Caio Henrique
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Midfielders
K. Diatta
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J. Teze
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M. Coulibaly
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K. Ouattara
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M. Akliouche
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A. Fati
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M. Biereth
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BENCH
Y. Lienard
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B. Kiwa
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A. Bamba
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P. Cabral
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A. Golovin
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S. Idumbo
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T. Minamino
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F. Balogun
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G. Ilenikhena
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2025 | Angers | 1 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 15/03/2025 | Angers | 0 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 01/11/2024 | Monaco | 0 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 07/05/2023 | Angers | 1 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 30/10/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 01/05/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 01/12/2021 | Angers | 1 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 25/04/2021 | Angers | 0 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 09/01/2021 | Monaco | 3 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 04/02/2020 | Monaco | 1 - 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: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
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
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +26
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Angers Snatch Drama in the Shadows: Cherif's 85th-Minute Rescue
Worth Watching 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.
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.