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Lyon vs Angers: lineups

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Lyon 5 · 14 points
Angers 14 · 8 points

Predicted lineups Lyon vs Angers

Lyon 4-3-3
1 Greif
16 Abner
19 Niakhaté
20 Bacher
13 Athekame
8 Tolisso
2 Bidstrup
6 Tessmann
18 Merah or Duranville
11 Nakamura or Nartey
7 Nuamah

Predicted lineup for Lyon: Greif, Abner, Niakhaté, Bacher, Athekame, Tolisso, Bidstrup, Tessmann, Merah, Nakamura, Nuamah

Angers 4-2-3-1
1 Lopes
17 Kalulu
21 Lefort
4 Camara
2 Arcus
93 Belkebla
14 Belkhdim
10 Sbaï
8 van den Boomen
27 Rao-Lisoa
9 Peter

Predicted lineup for Angers: Lopes, Kalulu, Lefort, Camara, Arcus, Belkebla, Belkhdim, Sbaï, van den Boomen, Rao-Lisoa, Peter

Lyon

Lyon will be without Tyler Morton for Angers' visit. The midfielder will miss out because of pubalgia, with surgery under consideration and a longer spell on the sidelines possible. Mads Bidstrup, who has started three of the last five matches, is available and expected to take his place.

There is better news elsewhere. Nicolás Tagliafico is available again for the Angers match, while Corentin Tolisso is also available. Pavel Šulc remains doubtful due to a knee injury and is not expected to start, while Mohamed Ouédraogo is another fitness concern. Zachary Athekame is expected to continue at right-back, with Steeve Kango doubtful due to concussion.

Angers

Angers' main injury concern is Amine El Ouazzani. The forward was forced off after 27 minutes of the draw with Lorient because of injury and remains doubtful for the trip to Lyon. He is not expected to start.

There is better news on the fitness front. Emmanuel Biumla has returned to full training after the knee injury that kept him out against Lorient, giving Gilli another option in central midfield. Carlens Arcus, meanwhile, has started four of the last five matches and is expected to continue at right-back against Lyon, while Marius Louër has started once during that period.

Injuries and suspensions

Lyon

  • Lois Openda Leg injury Unavailable
  • Mohamed Ouédraogo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Pavel Šulc Knee injury Unavailable
  • Steeve Kango Concussion Unavailable
  • Tyler Morton Groin injury Unavailable

Angers

  • Amine El Ouazzani Groin injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Lyon vs Angers?

1 player
  • Tyler Morton Lyon Unavailable Groin injury

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Lyon

  1. Ernest Nuamah 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Zachary Athekame 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Pavel Šulc 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Corentin Tolisso 2 goals 2 assists
  5. Noah Nartey 2 goals 0 assists

Angers

  1. Amine El Ouazzani 2 goals 2 assists
  2. Prosper Peter 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Branco van den Boomen 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Amine Sbaï 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Carlens Arcus 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Lyon

Player Starts Min. Form
Dominik Greif 4/4 360 solid
Zachary Athekame 4/4 360 solid
Abner 4/4 351 poor
Felix Bacher 4/5 330 mixed
Corentin Tolisso 3/5 314 solid
Tyler Morton 3/4 301 mixed
Ruben Kluivert 3/5 293 poor
Noah Nartey 3/5 273 poor

Angers

Player Starts Min. Form
Anthony Lopes 5/5 450 solid
Branco van den Boomen 5/5 450 solid
Amine Sbaï 5/5 436 solid
Joseph Kalulu 4/5 378 mixed
Yassine Belkhdim 5/5 377 mixed
Jim Allevinah 4/5 372 mixed
Carlens Arcus 4/4 335 solid
Jordan Lefort 4/4 329 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.67 1.17
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score71%
  • Over 2.5 goals71%
  • Corners11.5

Team comparison

LYO home Per match ANG away
2.50 Points 1.33
2.50 Goals for 1.33
0.75 Goals against 2.00
1.67 xG for 1.17
1.30 xG against 1.94
4.5 Corners 7.0
DWWW Home and away form WDL

Lyon vs Angers: head-to-head record

19 previous meetings
14 Lyon 3 draws 2 Angers
  • Goals per match3.00
  • Both teams scored37%
  • Over 2.5 goals63%
  • Apr 2026 Angers 0 - 0 Lyon
  • Sep 2025 Lyon 1 - 0 Angers
  • May 2025 Lyon 2 - 0 Angers
  • Dec 2024 Angers 0 - 3 Lyon
  • Feb 2023 Angers 1 - 3 Lyon
  • Sep 2022 Lyon 5 - 0 Angers
  • Apr 2022 Lyon 3 - 2 Angers
  • Aug 2021 Angers 3 - 0 Lyon
  • Apr 2021 Lyon 3 - 0 Angers
  • Nov 2020 Angers 0 - 1 Lyon

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Lyon vs Angers be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Lyon against Angers?

Lyon are without Lois Openda (leg injury), Mohamed Ouédraogo (knee injury), Pavel Šulc (knee injury), Steeve Kango (concussion) and Tyler Morton (groin injury).

Who is unavailable for Angers against Lyon?

Angers are without Amine El Ouazzani (groin injury).

What formation do Lyon play?

Lyon have used a 4-3-3 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Angers play?

Angers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Lyon and Angers finish?

On 5 April 2026, Angers vs Lyon finished 0-0.

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