Lyon vs Angers - Goal laden clash expected in Ligue 1

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Last updated: 16 Sep 2019

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Les Gones tipped to strengthen hold on third place

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Lyon set to calim all three points in Ligue 1 clash with Angers (Getty Images)

Lyon vs Angers Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Lyon's fine home form should see them through when they host Angers in a French Ligue 1 fixture at the Groupama Stadium. Les Gones are making a final push to secure UEFA Champions League football next season and should ease past the visitors who have struggled on the road lately.

Olympique Lyonnais Form & Team News

Lyon are coming off a 2-1 defeat away at Nantes last time out in Ligue 1. Despite having four shots on target and dominating the possession, they had only Martin Terrier's 41st minute strike to show for their efforts.

Terrier's goal at Nantes was his fourth in as many matches as the young forward continues to impress in his breakout season. The 22-year-old is set to retain his place in the team while Memphis Depay and Nabil Fekir are expected to return to the starting line-up after playing as substitutes last weekend.

Bruno Genesio's team are set at minimal odds of 1.25 for a win having emerged victorious in four of their last five home matches. They often score at home so a bet on goals should offer more value.

Angers SCO Form & Team News

Angers earned a 1-0 victory away at Caen with Jeff Reine-Adelaide getting the only goal. The result ended a run of six matches without a win for Stephane Moulin's team who have struggled in recent weeks.

The visitors have also had problems on the road with just two wins in their last 11 away matches. Their poor away form means they are valued at a massive 12.00 win on Friday with a draw priced at odds of 5.50.

Top scorer Stephane Bahoken is set to return to the team after missing the clash with Caen with a thigh muscle strain. The Cameroonian striker scored twice in three matches before suffering the injury.

Lyon vs Angers Head to Head

Lyon have the upper hand in the head to head against Angers with four wins and two draws from seven previous matches. Les Gones claimed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at the Stade Raymond Kopa with Houssem Aouar and Memphis Depay getting their goals with Christian Lopez on target for Angers.

Lyon vs Angers Match Up

Martin Terrier has been excellent for Lyon lately with four goals in his last four matches. The forward is expected to combine well with Depay, Fekir and Dembele to get the better of the Angers defence.

Angers will be banking on Bahoken to provide the spark in attack after netting twice in his last three appearances. The striker is however, just returning from a spell on the sidelines and could find things difficult at the Groupama Stadium.

Depay, Fekir and Dembele — Lyon's Memphis Depay and Nabil Fekir are set to be key for the hosts (Getty Images)

Lyon vs Angers Key Statistics

Lyon have won 4 of their last 5 home matches (Ligue 1).
Lyon have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches (Ligue 1).
Lyon and Angers have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 meetings (Ligue 1).
Angers have lost 4 of their last 6 matches against Lyon (Ligue 1).

Verdict

Lyon have a Champions League place within their sights and will be looking to make their home matches count. The have won four of their last five matches at the Groupama Stadium and are tipped to edge an outcome of over 2.5 goals.

Best Bet: Lyon Win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80 at bet365 - 3 Units