Angers vs Lorient Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Angers vs Lorient predictions, lineups, odds and Same Game Parlay picks for this Ligue 1 game. Find probable starters and betting angles before kickoff.
Grayson Parker - October 25, 2026, 8:23 AM EDT
6 minutesAngers vs Lorient Game Preview
Competition | French Ligue 1 |
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Game Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
Game Time | 12:15 PM ET / 9:15 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Angers, Stade Raymond Kopa |
Any Angers vs Lorient prediction starts with a homecoming. Alexandre Dujeux brings Lorient to Stade Raymond Kopa on Sunday to face the club he left in June.
Angers sit 15th in the Ligue 1 standings under Stéphane Gilli. Marseille just left this building with a 5-2 win, and that defense has plenty to answer for.
Lorient arrive seventh and in far better shape. Noah Cadiou's penalty beat Monaco last time out, and Dujeux's side head into this matchup well clear of the hosts in the standings.
History at this venue points the other way. Angers have won their last three home games against Lorient in all competitions, and that is the one thread the hosts can hold onto.
Angers vs Lorient Recent Results
Angers have won just twice in Ligue 1 this season, and the home beating by Marseille sums up the problem. Amine El Ouazzani and Lilian Raolisoa both scored in that loss, so the attack has teeth. The trouble is a defense that struggles to stop opponents creating. They have won 2 of their last 10 games against all opponents.
Lorient have lost only twice in Ligue 1, and that record rests on structure. They stick with a consistent first eleven, win their aerial duels and are good at stealing the ball. Jean-Victor Makengo is the creative hub, though finishing remains a weak spot. They have won 4 of their last 10 games against all opponents.
Angers vs Lorient Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Angers: Ousmane Camara (Injured/doubtful), Haris Belkebla (Doubtful), Emmanuel Biumla (Doubtful)
Lorient: Isak Jensen (Injured/out), Noah Mbamba (Injured/doubtful), Bandiougou Fadiga (Injured/doubtful), Mohamed Bamba (Injured/doubtful)
Angers
Ousmane Camara is a doubt with a hamstring problem but is expected to start if fit, and that matters for a shaky back line. Jordan Lefort is available again after serving his suspension and Joseph Kalulu is back in contention, while Haris Belkebla and Emmanuel Biumla are also doubts.
Lorient
Isak Jensen misses out through injury, Noah Mbamba and Bandiougou Fadiga are doubts with hamstring injuries, and Mohamed Bamba has a minor complaint. None of them is in the probable XI, so the Angers vs Lorient lineups should still show Lorient's usual shape.
Angers vs Lorient Predicted Lineup
Angers
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Lopes; C. Arcus, O. Camara, J. Lefort, J. Kalulu; B. v. d. Boomen, L. Mouton, Y. Belkhdim; J. Allevinah, A. E. Ouazzani, A. Sbaï
Lorient
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Y. Mvogo; I. Touré, M. Talbi, N. Adjei; D. Sylla, N. Cadiou, A. Avom, A. Kouassi; G. Bernardeau, J. Makengo; I. Baldé
Angers vs Lorient Key Stats & Game Facts
- Angers have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 8 games vs Lorient (Ligue 1).
- There have been 28+ shots taken in 3 of Angers' last 3 games (Ligue 1).
- Jean-Victor Makengo has won 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 7 appearances (Ligue 1).
- Haris Belkebla has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Lorient (Ligue 1).
- Lorient have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 5 games vs Angers (Ligue 1).
Angers vs Lorient Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-1 Lorient win. The Angers vs Lorient betting odds make the visitors the moneyline favorite at +150 (Polymarket), and that is the right call. Lorient bring the better results, a settled lineup and Makengo pulling the strings in midfield. Angers will do damage down the flanks, but a back line that leaks opportunities and struggles on set pieces gives Lorient enough to take the points.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market for Angers v Lorient. The Total Goals Over/Under market leads our Angers vs Lorient best picks. The projection calls for 3.09 total goals, and the AI probability on the over sits well above the implied probability in the price, which is exactly the gap we want to bet into.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market, with both Angers and Lorient finding the net. The Both Teams To Score market fits our 2-1 call neatly. Angers' wing play is their best weapon even while their defense bleeds opportunities, and Lorient's shaky finishing should still find a way through against that back line.
Angers vs Lorient Same Game Parlay
Our Angers vs Lorient same game parlay picks combine four legs: Prosper Peter to score, Jim Allevinah and Amine Sbai to stay busy in front of goal, and a heavy card count.
Prosper Peter in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has found the net in two of his past three Ligue 1 outings, and a game with goals at both ends suits him.
Jim Allevinah Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has put a shot on frame in four of his past five Ligue 1 outings, working the right flank where Angers do their best work.
Amine Sbai Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. This total has landed five times across his past seven appearances, and the left winger is central to an Angers side that loves width and crosses.
Over 4.5 in the Total Cards market. Lorient have seen 6+ cards shown in each of their last three Ligue 1 games, and this matchup has the makings of a messy afternoon.
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Angers vs Lorient Talking Points
You can't ignore the Dujeux storyline. He led Angers to promotion from Ligue 2 and back-to-back top-flight survivals before leaving by mutual consent in June, and Stéphane Gilli now has to get the better of the man who took this club up. On the field, Angers' own scouting has flagged Jean-Victor Makengo as Lorient's primary playmaker and transition threat, and he is the player the hosts have to contain. If Allevinah and Sbai win their battles out wide, expect an open game with goals at both ends.
Angers vs Lorient Predictions FAQs
When is the Angers vs Lorient Ligue 1 game?
The game is on Sunday at 12:15 PM ET / 9:15 AM PT, in the 2026/2027 Ligue 1 season.
Where is Angers vs Lorient being played?
The game is being played at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers.
Who is in the probable Angers lineup?
The probable Angers starting XI in a 4-3-3 formation is A. Lopes, J. Kalulu, J. Lefort, O. Camara, C. Arcus, B. v. d. Boomen, L. Mouton, Y. Belkhdim, A. Sbaï, A. E. Ouazzani and J. Allevinah.
What recent form do Angers and Lorient bring into the game?
Angers have seven points from seven games (W2, D1, L4) and sit 15th in Ligue 1. Lorient have 11 points from seven games (W3, D2, L2) and are seventh.
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