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Ligue 1 | Sat 31 Oct, 19:45

Lyon v Angers Stats

Data last updated: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 14:29 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Lyon hosts Angers in this Ligue 1 clash with both teams showing moderate scoring trends recently. Lyon ranks 5th with 14 points and averages 1.4 goals per game, while Angers sits 14th with 8 points and a lower scoring rate of 1 goal per match. Defensively, Lyon concedes 1 goal per game compared to Angers' 2, suggesting a tighter defensive setup from the home side. Recent form data indicates a tendency towards lower-scoring matches, setting the stage for a tactical battle where goals may be limited.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Lyon averages 1.4 goals and concedes 1 goal per game, indicating balanced attack and defense.
  • Angers scores 1 goal per game but concedes 2, showing defensive vulnerability but limited attacking threat.
  • Both teams have a 40% rate for BTTS, suggesting less frequent mutual scoring.
  • Lyon's recent matches have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate, but Angers only 40%, balancing expectations.
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 2.7 over 10 matches, slightly above 2.5 but not decisively high.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 51.2% chance, reflecting the moderate scoring rates and defensive solidity, especially from Lyon. Despite Lyon's higher Over 2.5 rate, Angers' lower scoring and defensive struggles suggest limited goal volume. The at 2.5 offer positive value with an 11.2% edge, making Under 2.5 Goals a sensible selection given the tactical context and recent form. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Model Chance51.2% model chance vs 40% implied (+11.2 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Chance51.2% model chance vs 40% implied (+11.2 pts)
Strong positive
Value Edge51.2% model chance vs 40% implied (+11.2 pts)
Strong positive
Confidence64
Positive
Recent Form Goal RatesModerate scoring, defensive balance
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a prudent choice given Lyon's solid defense and Angers' limited attacking output. The data shows both teams tend to produce matches with fewer goals, supported by recent form and defensive stats. This tactical setup points to a controlled game with scoring chances likely limited, favoring the Under 2.5 Goals market.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match tactical and statistical profile

“Lyon's defensive discipline combined with Angers' modest attack suggests a match where goals will be at a premium. The Under 2.5 Goals pick aligns well with the tactical and statistical profile of this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Lyon averages 1.4 goals and concedes 1 goal per game, indicating balanced attack and defense.

Angers scores 1 goal per game but concedes 2, showing defensive vulnerability but limited attacking threat.

Both teams have a 40% rate for BTTS, suggesting less frequent mutual scoring.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.7, slightly above 2.5, indicating a moderately open historical trend.
  • However, recent matches show a more cautious tempo with fewer goals, influenced by tactical adjustments and defensive setups, suggesting that while goals are possible, a high-scoring game is not the most probable outcome.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Lyon1.4
Avg goals scored
Angers1
Lyon1
Avg goals conceded
Angers2
Lyon40%
BTTS rate
Angers40%
Lyon60%
Over 2.5 goals
Angers40%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 51% vs implied 40% · edge +11.2 pts
2.5
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 54%
1.95
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.17
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%
1.53
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 35%
2.38
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Both teams have a 40% BTTS rate, indicating less frequent mutual scoring. Lyon's average goals per game (1.4) and Angers' lower scoring (1.0) support a lower goal total. The head-to-head average of 2.7 goals is slightly above 2.5 but not decisively high, suggesting goals may come sporadically rather than in abundance.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Lyon

LWLWD
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 2D 2L
26 Oct 2026A Paris Saint Germain0-2
18 Oct 2026H Nice2-1
09 Oct 2026A Lens1-2
19 Sep 2026H Rennes4-0
12 Sep 2026A Paris FC0-0

Angers

DLLWD
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 4L
25 Oct 2026H Lorient0-0
18 Oct 2026H Marseille2-5
10 Oct 2026A Stade Brestois 291-5
19 Sep 2026H Estac Troyes2-0
12 Sep 2026A Le Havre0-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 48% vs implied 33% · edge +15 pts
3
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Angers Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 39%
4.25
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 84%
1.08
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Angers to WinBetfred guide price · model 25%
7
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
5
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Lyon Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.21
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Lyon to WinBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.4
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Recent form shows Lyon scoring 1.4 goals and conceding 1 per game, with a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating occasional higher scoring matches. Angers score less and concede more, with a 40% Over 2.5 rate, suggesting more defensive struggles but limited offensive output. These contrasting trends balance out, supporting a moderate goal expectation for this fixture.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionAngers Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 39% vs implied 24% · edge +15 pts
4.25
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.33
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Over 3.5 CardsBetUK guide price · model 56%
1.83
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Angers to WinBetfred guide price · model 25%
7
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
5
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Lyon Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.21
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The 51.2% for Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 40% implied by the current price (+11.2 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 60% for Lyon and 40% for Angers, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Lyon Over 2.5
40%Angers Over 2.5
2.7H2H avg goals
Over the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.7, slightly above 2.5, indicating a moderately open historical trend. However, recent matches show a more cautious tempo with fewer goals, influenced by tactical adjustments and defensive setups, suggesting that while goals are possible, a high-scoring game is not the most probable outcome.

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