The Matchday 14 clash in Ligue 1 between Angers and Lens will take place on November 30 at the Raymond Kopa Stadium. Angers vs. Lens: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Angers
Alexandre Dujardin's team has significantly improved their chances of retaining their spot in Ligue 1. In the last two rounds, they secured victories against Auxerre (2-0) and Toulouse (1-0). This marks the first time since August 2022 that the club has kept clean sheets in two consecutive league matches. As a result, Angers has climbed to 11th place in the standings and has a five-point cushion from the relegation zone. However, it is worth noting that the team has only scored 11 goals, with only Auxerre scoring fewer in Ligue 1 with seven goals.
- The club has failed to win in 9 of their last 12 league matches – 4 draws and 5 losses.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 12 of Angers' last 14 Ligue 1 games.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of the club's last 9 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Angers (4-4-2)
Kwaku Koffi – Jacques Ekomi, Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara – Louis Mouton, Haris Belkebla, Himad Abdelli, Yassine Belkdim – Amine Sbai, Sidiki Cherif.
Forward Jim Allevinah is out due to injury.
Lens
Pierre Sage's side has solidified their position in the top three. Alongside Marseille, the team is chasing PSG, who lead the league, with both clubs trailing by two points. Lens currently has a three-match winning streak in Ligue 1. During this run, they defeated Lorient (3-0) and Strasbourg (1-0) at home, and thrashed Monaco (4-1) away. Notably, along with PSG, the team boasts the best defense in the tournament, conceding only 11 goals.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches (7 wins and 1 draw).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Lens' last 7 league games.
- The team has conceded in 9 of their last 10 away Ligue 1 matches.
Predicted lineup for Lens (3-4-2-1)
Robin Roeser – Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Ismael Ganiu – Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Mathieu Udol – Wesley Said, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Defender Deiver Machado and Jonathan Gradit will miss out due to injuries. Midfielder Morgan Guilavogui is suspended.
Referee
Guillaume Paradis (France)
Matches – 5 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Angers vs. Lens
The hosts, despite winning their last two matches, defeated opponents in the lower half of the standings. Previously, they also had victories over Paris and Lorient, who are also below Angers. It is important to note that the club is weak in attack and is unlikely to pose a significant challenge to Pierre Sage's team.
Lens is in excellent form and is determined not to fall behind PSG. The team even has a chance to move to the top of the table if PSG loses to Monaco in this round and Marseille drops points against Toulouse. With high motivation, the club is clearly aiming for 3 points in this match. Moreover, Lens has won their last five head-to-head meetings in Ligue 1.
My prediction: Lens to win
