Ligue 1 Gameweek 9

Lyon vs NS Angers

Parc Olympique Lyonnais

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Futmetrix Verdict
42
Lyon
vs
Angers
Sat, Oct 31 • 19:45 Français
⚡ Form 51
⚖️ Balance 58
🏆 Stakes 30
⭐ Stars 71
Lyon's early lead is under pressure

Win Probability

  • Lyon 68%
  • Draw 19%
  • Angers 13%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Lyon can turn a bright start into a title bid

Lyon lead the table after seven games; this is a chance to make that fast start feel like a genuine title push, while Angers can disrupt it.

The Setup

For round nine of the regular season, Lyon arrive top with 14 points from seven matches; Angers sit 15th on seven. The leader’s Form is clear: three wins in its last five (WLWDW), while Angers have lost three of their last five (LLWDL). The Stakes are sharpest for Lyon: protect top spot and build momentum in the title race. Angers can make that task harder. Lyon have scored 13 goals and conceded only five; Angers have scored nine and let in 15. The match is at Groupama Stadium.

Key Battle

This is Lyon’s attack against Angers’ defensive unit. The hosts will look to stretch a back line that has already conceded 15 times, then attack the spaces around the box. Angers need to stay compact, disrupt Lyon’s forward passes and turn turnovers into quick breaks. The Balance favours the league leaders, but they must not leave their own defence exposed to counter-attacks.

Our Call

Lyon win 2-1. Expect the hosts to set the pace and keep the pressure on Angers’ defence. The visitors should find moments on the break, and their nine goals show they can punish a mistake. But Lyon’s stronger defensive record should tell: the leaders take the initiative, concede a reply, then hold on to their advantage.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. The leaders have top spot to protect, and Angers can disrupt their early title push.

What is the expected outcome?

Lyon win 2-1, taking control before holding off Angers’ counter-attacks.

Where are Lyon and Angers in the league table?

Lyon are first on 14 points; Angers are 15th on seven. Both have played seven matches.

How have Angers done in their recent matches?

LLWDL: three defeats, one win and one draw across their last five matches.

Which player should I watch?

Stars: Z. Athekame has 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 matches, averaging a 7.2 rating.

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.

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
09/19/2025
1 - 0
Ligue 1 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
05/17/2025
2 - 0
Ligue 1 Groupama Stadium
12/07/2024
0 - 3
Ligue 1 Stade Raymond Kopa
02/25/2023
1 - 3
Ligue 1 Stade Raymond-Kopa
09/03/2022
5 - 0
Ligue 1 Groupama Stadium
04/03/2022
3 - 2
Ligue 1 Groupama Stadium
Lyon Win
Angers Win
Draw

Season Statistics

5
League Position
14
14
Points
8
13
Goals Scored
9
5
Goals Conceded
15

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Paris Saint Germain 8 17 16 9 +7 WParis Saint Germain 2 - 0 Lyon (26-10-2026)WStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)WParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)WStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)
2 Rennes 8 16 18 14 +4 WRennes 3 - 0 Strasbourg (25-10-2026)LParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)WRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)LLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)WRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)
3 Lille 8 15 11 6 +5 DMonaco 1 - 1 Lille (25-10-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)WLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)
4 Monaco 8 15 11 7 +4 DMonaco 1 - 1 Lille (25-10-2026)LLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)
5 Lyon 8 14 13 7 +6 LParis Saint Germain 2 - 0 Lyon (26-10-2026)WLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)LLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)WLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)
6 Paris FC 8 14 13 9 +4 LLens 2 - 1 Paris FC (24-10-2026)WParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)LLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)WParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)
7 Lens 8 13 16 12 +4 WLens 2 - 1 Paris FC (24-10-2026)WEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)WLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)LMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)
8 Marseille 8 12 18 13 +5 WMarseille 4 - 3 Le Havre (25-10-2026)WAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)WEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)LRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)
9 Lorient 8 12 7 6 +1 DAngers 0 - 0 Lorient (25-10-2026)WLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)WLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)LLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)
10 Nice 8 11 8 10 -2 WStade Brestois 29 1 - 2 Nice (23-10-2026)LLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)LAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)
11 Toulouse 8 10 12 11 +1 DToulouse 0 - 0 Estac Troyes (25-10-2026)WLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)
12 Auxerre 8 10 12 18 -6 DAuxerre 1 - 1 Le Mans (25-10-2026)WLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)WAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)WAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)
13 Stade Brestois 29 8 9 14 12 +2 LStade Brestois 29 1 - 2 Nice (23-10-2026)DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)LAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)LStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)
14 Angers 8 8 9 15 -6 DAngers 0 - 0 Lorient (25-10-2026)LAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)LStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)WAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)
15 Le Mans 8 7 11 16 -5 DAuxerre 1 - 1 Le Mans (25-10-2026)LLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)LParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)
16 Strasbourg 8 7 12 18 -6 LRennes 3 - 0 Strasbourg (25-10-2026)LStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)LParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)
17 Estac Troyes 8 5 5 16 -11 DToulouse 0 - 0 Estac Troyes (25-10-2026)LEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)LEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)LLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)
18 Le Havre 8 2 8 15 -7 LMarseille 4 - 3 Le Havre (25-10-2026)LLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)

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