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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
Jordan Lefort 20'
22' Moussa Niakhaté
Carlens Arcus 37'
HT
53' Khalis Merah
↓ L. Mouton ↑H. Abdelli 61'
↓ J. Kalumba ↑S. Cherif 62'
64' ↓ K. Merah ↑P. Sulc
65' T. Tessmann
↓ Y. Belkhdim ↑P. Capelle 81'
81' ↓ C. Tolisso ↑M. de Carvalho
81' ↓ M. Satriano ↑E. Molebe
↓ L. Raolisoa ↑L. Machine 90'
90'+2 ↓ A. Karabec ↑R. Ghezzal
90'+2 ↓ M. Fofana ↑A. Moreira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ainsley Maitland-Niles 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Clinton Mata 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
90
Passes
9
Duels
Moussa Niakhaté
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
112
Passes
10
Duels
Nicolás Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tanner Tessmann
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Kiliane Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Adam Karabec 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Corentin Tolisso
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Malick Fofana 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Martín Satriano
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Lassine Diarra 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Téo Barišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Šulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afonso Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Molébé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angers
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Carlens Arcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lefort
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jacques Ekomié
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Louis Mouton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Haris Belkebla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Belkhdim
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Lillian Rao-Lisoa
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Prosper Peter
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Justin-Noël Kalumba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Melvin Zinga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florent Hanin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Emmanuel Biumla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierrick Capelle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Himad Abdelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lanroy Machine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sidiki Cherif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | Lyon | 1 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais |
| 05/17/2025 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 12/07/2024 | Angers | 0 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond Kopa |
| 02/25/2023 | Angers | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Raymond-Kopa |
| 09/03/2022 | Lyon | 5 - 0 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 04/03/2022 | Lyon | 3 - 2 | Angers | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
Lyon Win
Angers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -8
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Angers
Lyon
Angers
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lyon's Stranglehold: Tessmann Ends Angers' Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. At Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon announces itself as a genuine title contender by dismantling a desperate Angers side fighting for survival, a victory that cements the hosts' European ambitions while condemning the visitors deeper into relegation peril.
Relentless Intensity Suffocates Angers
Lyon's opening salvo was suffocating. From kickoff, the hosts imposed a suffocating Intensity: 16 shots fired, 67% possession, a barrage that left Angers gasping. Malick Fofana orchestrated the midfield with surgical precision, threading two key passes that carved open the visitors' backline. Angers, reduced to 33% possession and 10 desperate shots, was merely a punching bag—absorbing punishment with no counter-punch to offer. The Balance was never in doubt; Lyon's dominance was total.
Tessmann Strikes; Niakhaté Stands Firm
The moment arrived at the 65th minute. T. Tessmann seized his opportunity, converting to break the deadlock and release the pressure valve. But the real architects of this victory stood in defence. Moussa Niakhaté delivered a commanding performance, his positioning and reading of the game rendering Angers' attacking forays obsolete. Dominik Greif, in goal, produced two crucial saves to preserve Lyon's clean sheet. This defensive Intensity, tested by 11 corners and a constant barrage of set-piece pressure, never wavered.
The Stakes: Title Contenders vs. Survival
This wasn't a match; it was a statement of intent. Lyon (3rd, 12 points) has won four of five, their credentials as genuine title challengers now undeniable. Angers (13th, 5 points) plunges deeper into crisis: one win in five matches, a goal difference of -1, and now a defeat to a superior force. The Stakes were existential—Lyon needed to maintain momentum in the title race, Angers needed a miracle. Only one side delivered. This victory doesn't just consolidate Lyon's position; it announces they belong in any conversation about France's elite.
Match Breakdown
What does this victory mean for Lyon's season?
Lyon consolidates 3rd place with 12 points from five matches. Four wins in five games establishes them as genuine title challengers. This performance proves they can dismantle inferior opposition with ruthless efficiency.
Can Angers survive relegation?
With only 5 points from 5 matches, Angers faces a relegation battle. This defeat deepens the crisis. Immediate tactical overhaul and results are essential to avoid a catastrophic season-ending collapse.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts Clash at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. While positions suggest safety, the Stakes are rooted in avoiding a downward spiral in this high-pressure Ligue 1 encounter.
The Setup
On September 19, 2025, Lyon looks to mend a fractured run of Form (WDLDD) as they host a resilient Angers side. Despite sitting 5th, the home side has struggled to maintain defensive Balance, making this a potential trap game. Angers, currently 12th, relies on their tactical discipline and the brilliance of Stars like Himad Abdelli. Playing at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon must prove that their individual quality can overcome the collective stubbornness of a side fighting for every inch in the relegation battle narrative.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the transition zones. Lyon's creative midfield will attempt to unlock a deep-sitting Angers defensive unit that prioritizes structural integrity over possession. This tactical arm-wrestle pits the home side's offensive volume against the visitors' ability to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Expect a low-block masterclass from the away side that forces Lyon to be clinical with their limited clear-cut chances.
Our Prediction
Lyon is tipped to secure a narrow 1-0 victory. The script suggests a frustrating evening for the hosts until a moment of individual brilliance—likely involving G. Mikautadze—breaks the deadlock. Angers will remain compact, but Lyon's home advantage and depth should eventually wear down the visitors' resistance in a tense, low-scoring affair.