Angers will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Lille in their Ligue 1 opener, with the hosts hoping to make a strong start in their battle for survival. Angers enjoyed an encouraging preseason, winning four of their last five matches, while the club chiefs opted against making too many changes to the squad. Their recent home form has also been solid, with Angers winning three of their last five at home. However, they have struggled defensively, keeping no clean sheets in their last 10 matches and conceding in every one.
Lille, meanwhile, had their ups and downs during preseason, playing out a 1-1 draw with Everton in their final warm-up. Tanguy Nianzou, Loun Srdanovic and Basar Onal are all expected to make their Ligue 1 debuts, while Chancel Mbemba and Thomas Meunier have left the club. Les Dogues have lost just one of their last 10 matches, although they have failed to score in three of their last four at home. Lille also boast the better H2H record, winning nine of the previous 20 meetings.
As 65% of the previous H2H meetings produced at least two goals, we are tempted to bet on Over 1.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw and Lille or Draw.
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Angers vs Lille prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Angers 1 - 1 Lille
Angers vs Lille Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Olivier Giroud @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Olivier Giroud @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Hakon Arnar Haraldsson @ 220 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Angers +1 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Angers +1 @ -106 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -106 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lille to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lille - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferAngers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllddwwlww | 1.50 |
| Home | dldwwlw | 1.57 |
| Away | ldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.43 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.71 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 90% | 86% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.18 | 1.28 | 0.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.60 | 1.44 | 2.00 |
Lille Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdwlwlwdd | 1.60 |
| Home | ddlw | 1.25 |
| Away | wwlwdd | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 1.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 1.93 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.99 | 0.64 | 1.26 |
Angers vs Lille Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Angers (35%)
20 Matches
Lille (45%)
Angers vs Lille Past Results
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