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Angers vs Nice Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Angers 1-2 Nice
AngersDrawNice
Over 2.5 goalsYes (60%)
Both teams to scoreYes (60%)
Angers host Nice in Ligue 1's tenth round at Stade Raymond-Kopa. The visitors arrive as slight favourites on the bookmakers' assessment, with odds of 2.04 reflecting their superior league position and recent form. Angers sit 15th with 8 points from nine games; Nice occupy 8th with 14 points. The gap in quality is evident in the underlying numbers, and the data suggests this will be a difficult evening for the hosts.
Team form
Angers
Angers have won only twice in their opening nine matches and remain vulnerable defensively, conceding 1.89 goals per game on average. Their recent record shows mixed results: a 2-0 victory over Troyes was followed by a goalless draw at Le Havre and a 1-2 loss to Rennes. Over their last five games, they have scored 6 and conceded 5—respectable attacking output undermined by inconsistent defending. Coach Stéphane Gilli's 4-4-2 formation offers some attacking intent, but the side lacks the defensive solidity required to contain a resurgent Nice.
Nice
Nice have found form at precisely the right moment. Four wins in their last five matches—including a 5-2 demolition of Rennes and a 2-1 victory over Stade Brestois—demonstrate attacking potency. Over this five-game stretch, they have scored 12 and conceded only 7, averaging 2.4 goals per game. Their 3-4-2-1 shape under Olivier Pantaloni provides width and attacking flexibility. The visitors are creating chances at volume: in their most recent outing, they generated 3.47 expected goals and 8 shots on target. This is a side in rhythm.
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history offers limited insight. The teams have drawn three times in their last five meetings (2020, 2018, 2015), with Angers winning 3-0 at home in 2019 and Nice prevailing 1-0 away in 2016. The pattern suggests competitive fixtures, but recent form divergence makes historical precedent less relevant here.
Key factors
Nice's attacking efficiency is the decisive factor. They average 1.44 goals scored per game this season against Angers' 1.89 conceded—a mismatch that favours the visitors. Angers' possession-based approach (61% in their last outing) may grant them territorial control, but Nice's counter-attacking structure and clinical finishing pose a genuine threat on the break. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.60, reflecting Nice's defensive vulnerabilities (1.33 goals conceded per game) against Angers' capacity to create chances. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.73, suggesting an open contest.
Prediction
The data points decisively to a Nice victory. The visitors hold a narrow edge in league position, superior recent form, and attacking output. Angers' defensive record and inconsistency make them vulnerable to Nice's rhythm and efficiency. While the hosts are capable of scoring—they managed 2 goals against Troyes—Nice's attacking prowess and defensive discipline suggest they will edge this contest. A fairly open game is likely, with both sides capable of finding the net, but Nice should prevail.
Nice are slight favourites to win. The visitors' recent form, attacking threat, and league standing support an away victory, though Angers' home ground and attacking potential ensure this will not be a comfortable affair. Expect a competitive match with chances at both ends, but Nice's quality should tell.
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| 2 |  Paris FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 3 |  Lille | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 4 |  Lyon | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Marseille | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| 7 |  Monaco | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 |  Nice | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 9 |  Lens | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 12 |  Lorient | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Strasbourg | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 14 |  Auxerre | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 15 |  Angers | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 16 |  Estac Troyes | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 17 |  Le Mans | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 18 |  Le Havre | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
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