Ligue 1 Regular Season - 16
Angers 4 - 1 FT Nantes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' H. Abdelli
M. Abline 24'
HT
60' S. Cherif (L. Mouton)
↓ Mostafa Mohamed ↑Y. El Arabi 64'
↓ Y. Benhattab ↑M. Lahdo 64'
C. Awaziem 69'
73' ↓ S. Cherif ↑P. Peter
79' H. Abdelli
F. Centonze (M. Lahdo) 81'
82' ↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑L. Raolisoa
82' ↓ A. Sbai ↑H. Djibirin
↓ J. Lepenant ↑B. Deuff 82'
↓ D. Machado ↑A. Camara 82'
83' ↓ L. Mouton ↑M. Courcoul
85' H. Djibirin
90'+2 ↓ H. Abdelli ↑F. Hanin
90'+4 L. Raolisoa
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Angers
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
1
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
Carlens Arcus 
NPC
93
minutes
93
minutes
42%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Ousmane Camara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jordan Lefort 
MAGNET
90
activity
90
activity
87
passes
3
duels
Jacques Ekomie 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
60%
duel win %
Midfielders
Haris Belkebla 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Himad Abdelli
MAGNET
82
activity
82
activity
70
passes
12
duels
Yassin Belkhdim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Louis Mouton 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
1
assists
26%
pass acc
Amine Sbai
ARCHITECT
5
key passes
5
key passes
0
assists
20%
pass acc
Forwards
Sidiki Cherif 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
BENCH
Melvin Zinga 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Abdoulaye Bamba 
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Florent Hanin
CAMEO
1
minutes
1
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Lilian Raolisoa 
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
6.7
rating
Marius Courcoul
CAMEO
11
minutes
11
minutes
1
touches
None
events
Pierrick Capelle
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Jim Allevinah
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Prosper Peter
SWEEPER
1
cleanups
1
cleanups
1
interceptions
0
blocks
Djibirin Harouna
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
7.2
rating
Nantes
Goalkeepers
Anthony Lopes
NPC
93
minutes
93
minutes
33%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Defenders
Fabien Centonze
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Chidozie Awaziem
NPC
93
minutes
93
minutes
49%
pass acc
6
rating
Tylel Tati 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
3
fouls
6.3
rating
Kelvin Amian 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Midfielders
Yassine Benhattab
NPC
64
minutes
64
minutes
17%
pass acc
6
rating
Johann Lepenant
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Junior Mwanga
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
86%
duel win %
Deiver Machado
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
Mostafa Mohamed
NPC
64
minutes
64
minutes
8%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Matthis Abline
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
6%
pass acc
BENCH
Patrik Carlgren
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Nicolas Cozza
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Uroš Radaković
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Hyeok-kyu Kwon
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Bahmed Deuff
CAMEO
11
minutes
11
minutes
5
touches
None
events
Francis Coquelin
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Youssef El Arabi
SWEEPER
1
cleanups
1
cleanups
0
interceptions
1
blocks
Mayckel Lahdo 
SUPER SUB
0
impact
0
impact
29
minutes
6.7
rating
Amady Camara
CAMEO
11
minutes
11
minutes
4
touches
None
events
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2025 | Nantes | 0 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 22/09/2024 | Angers | 1 - 1 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 23/07/2023 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Angers | Friendlies Clubs | Complexe Sportif Henri Michel 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | Nantes | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 08/02/2023 | Angers | 1 - 1 | Nantes | Coupe de France | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 07/08/2022 | Angers | 0 - 0 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 17/04/2022 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
| 19/09/2021 | Angers | 1 - 4 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 14/02/2021 | Angers | 1 - 3 | Nantes | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 20/12/2020 | Nantes | 1 - 1 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau |
Angers Win
Nantes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +3
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +24
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 19 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 19 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -16
P: 19 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Angers Obliterates Nantes: A Clinic in Attacking Football
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. This display of relentless intensity catapults Angers up the Ligue 1 table while Nantes spiral deeper into crisis.
Abdelli's Penalty Sets the Tone
Himad Abdelli converts from the spot in the 17th minute at Stade Raymond-Kopa, establishing an early stakes-defining advantage. Angers controlled proceedings thereafter, dominating possession (55%) and suffocating their visitors with relentless pressure. The home side unleashed 19 shots—a barrage that exposed Nantes' defensive frailties. The visitors managed just seven attempts, reduced to spectators in their own narrative.
Late Chaos Seals the Rout
The match's balance shifted catastrophically between the 81st and 90th minutes. Fabio Centonze halved the deficit for Nantes (81'), momentarily threatening a comeback. Instead, Angers unleashed havoc. Substitute Harouna Djibirin, introduced at the 82-minute mark, struck immediately (85'), before Lenny Raolisoa wrapped up the demolition in stoppage time (90+4). Three goals in nine minutes—a devastating final statement of superiority.
The Numbers Justify the Scoreline
Angers' eight shots on target dwarfed Nantes' four. An xG of 2.35 to 0.28 tells the complete story: one side created genuine opportunities, the other did not. Mouhamadou Lahdo's assist after his second-half introduction underscored how tactical adjustments paid dividends. This victory elevates Angers to 22 points and genuine mid-table ambition, while Nantes (11 points, 17th) face mounting pressure after five matches without a win.
Key Questions
What triggered Angers' offensive explosion?
Possession dominance (55%) and 19 total shots created relentless pressure. Nantes' disorganised defence capitulated late, conceding three goals in nine minutes.
How did substitute Djibirin alter the contest?
Introduced at the 82-minute mark, Djibirin scored immediately (85'), injecting fresh attacking impetus and sealing Angers' dominance decisively.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Angers vs Nantes: a match without sparkle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Two floundering sides collide in a fixture stripped of genuine intrigue—a transaction rather than a spectacle.
The Setup
Angers sit 12th with 16 points, yet their form is treacherous: one win, two losses, and two draws across their last five outings. Nantes, marooned in 16th on 11 points, endure a nightmare run—four matches without victory. The balance tilts marginally toward the home side, but this encounter lacks critical stakes; neither club fights for survival or glory.
Key Battle
The real contest unfolds in defensive organisation. Hervé Koffi, Angers' goalkeeper, has emerged as an unlikely fortress with 4.2 saves per match and two clean sheets across four appearances—he'll face a blunt Nantes attack that has conceded 24 goals and struggles to finish.
Our Prediction
Angers edge a tight affair 1-0. The hosts control possession without flair, exploiting Nantes' porous defence to secure three points. A grinding victory, devoid of drama.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you support either side. Lacks stakes and spectacle—better options elsewhere this week.
What's the predicted outcome?
Angers 1-0. Hosts dominate without convincing; Nantes toothless in attack.
Where are Angers and Nantes in the league table?
Angers 12th (16 pts), Nantes 16th (11 pts). Both languish far from contention.
What is Nantes's current form?
Dire: four matches unbeaten (LLDDL). Nantes leak goals and can't score—a perfect storm.
Which goalkeeper is in better form?
Hervé Koffi (Angers) dominates: 4.2 saves per match, two clean sheets in four. Nantes' keeper under siege.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.