Lorient vs Angers – After losing 4-2 to Reims in their previous Ligue 1 encounter, FC Lorient will be hoping for a better outcome in this one.
FC Lorient had 42% of the possession in that game and made 12 attempts on goal, scoring on two of them. Ibrahima Koné (36′) and Enzo Le Fée (10′) scored goals for FC Lorient.
Four of Reims’ 31 shots on goal were on target. For Reims, goals were scored by Folarin Balogun (44′, 61′, 64′), and Kamory Doumbia (51′).
In five of the last six games involving FC Lorient, three or more goals per game were scored. During this time, FC Lorient scored 14 goals, while the other team only scored 11.
Angers SCO and their supporters will be hoping for a better outcome this time after experiencing defeat last time out to AC Ajaccio in Ligue 1.
Angers SCO had 39% of the possession in that game and attempted 6 goals, scoring only one of them. Abdallah Sima was the lone scorer for Angers SCO (13′).
Two of AC Ajaccio’s nine shots on goal were successful. For AC Ajaccio, goals were scored by Moussa Soumano (65′) and Mounam El Idrissy (94′).
Only three goals have been scored by the Angers SCO’s attacking players in their last six games, which is a depressing return.
The opposition teams’ combined goal totals in those games against Les Scostes have also reached 10. Though it’s possible that this pattern won’t continue in this game.
Lorient vs Angers – Betting Analysis
Looking at their previous head-to-head matchups going back to July 1, 2018, we can see that FC Lorient has won 3 of them and Angers SCO has won 2, with 1 match being drawn.
In total, 10 goals were scored between the two teams during the games, with Les Merlus scoring six and Les Scostes scoring four. That equals 1.67 goals per game on average.
The result of the final league game in which these teams participated was Angers SCO 1-2 FC Lorient on Match Day 17 of Ligue 1 in 2023.
In that game, Angers SCO had 42% of the possession, and only one of their 14 shots on goal were successful. Abdallah Sima (10′, 79′ own goal) was the scorer.
Two of FC Lorient’s ten shots on goal were on target. (88′) Enzo Le Fée scored. Florent Batta served as the official.
In their most recent two games, FC Lorient have not lost against Angers SCO in a league match at their home stadium.
The last four league games between Angers SCO and FC Lorient have ended in losses, and they have gone six league games without a victory away from home.
We believe that Angers SCO may have a difficult time scoring against FC Lorient, who we believe should manage to score and take the lead.
What are the top odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds on the full-time result market, a victory for FC Lorient can be had for 1.88, backing a drawn result is 3.62, and staking on the win for Angers SCO gets you 4.28. Those are the most competitive returns that can be secured at the current time.
Lorient vs Angers – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home Win or Draw
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