Lyon vs Angers Prediction, Probable Lineups & Odds May 17, 2025

One of the most interesting matches of the 34th round of Ligue 1 will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon will host Angers. Let’s see the analysis and prediction of the goals of this match.

Lyon

Lyon are in a difficult position heading into the final round. They have lost two games in a row: 0-2 to Monaco and 1-2 to Lens. These two defeats have left their chances of qualifying for Europe in tatters. Lyon now have to win their final game and hope that opponents like Strasbourg or Lille stumble. Only then, with a better goal difference, can Lyon crack the European places.

However, Lyon play quite well at home. In the last 7 home matches, they have only lost 1 match (against Lens), the rest are 5 wins and 1 draw. In particular, they have a very good record when meeting Angers at home: 6 wins and 1 draw in the last 7 times hosting this opponent.

Angers

Angers have done very well in the last two rounds to stay up. They won 1-0 at Nantes and then won 2-1 at home against Strasbourg. Thanks to that, they have created a gap of 5 points above the relegation zone. This helps Angers enter the final match with a more comfortable mentality.

However, Angers’ away form has been inconsistent: 3 losses, 1 draw and 1 win (against Nantes) in their last 5 games. In addition, in the first leg this season, Angers lost 0-3 to Lyon at home.

Noteworthy information

• Lyon have lost three of their last four games.

• 9 of Lyon’s last 10 games have seen goals from both teams.

• Angers have lost three of their last four away games.

• Lyon have won eight of their last nine meetings with Angers.

• Lyon have won all five of their last home games against Angers.

• 3 of the last 4 meetings have had over 3.5 goals.

Expected lineup

Lyon: Perri, Tagliafico, Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Niakate, Matic, Veretout, Cherki, Almada, Fofana, Lacazette.
Angers: Fofana, Arcus, Lefort, Camara, Anene, Coucourl, Ould Khaled, Raolisoa, Allevinah, Abdelli, El Melali.

Match prediction:

This match promises to have many goals. Lyon needs a big win to hope for a European Cup spot. Meanwhile, Angers have completed their goal of staying in the league so they can play more comfortably and openly.

Prediction: Total goals Over 3
Odds: 1.62