- Date and Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024. 8:00 PM GMT+1
- Venue: Raymond Kopa Stadium, Angers, France
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Angers
Survival in Ligue 1 is the big target for Alexandre Dujeux and his Angers side this season after their recent promotion. Hopes will be high within the team after winning back-to-back matches, including 4-2 win against Saint-Étienne at home and a hard-fought success on the road against Monaco last Friday (0-1).
A 4-2-3-1 formation was used in their previous outing, and such was their defensive control against a talented rival, there will be no great need to change their approach.
J-2⃣ avant #SCOPSG 🔜 pic.twitter.com/2c1srZVKzJ
— Angers SCO (@AngersSCO) November 7, 2024
The defensive midfield duo of Jean-Eudes Aholou and Haris Belkebla were excellent last weekend, and they will be expected to protect the back four once again this weekend.
However, Angers will need to be more clinical based on the xG metrics against PSG, as they have accumulated a stat of 6.53 but have scored just five goals from open play. Their xGA of 17.13 would also be a concern against one of the most prolific forward lines in France.
PSG
Luis Enrique’s PSG have remained unbeaten in France’s top flight this season, having won eight of their opening ten matches.
This weekend, they could move nine points clear at the summit. The Parisians have kept clean sheets in each of their last two, and have allowed just three goals from an xGA of 6.21 from open play this season.
⚽️ 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄
🆚 Angers
🗓️ 09/11 – 21h#SCOPSG I @visitrwanda_now pic.twitter.com/iESr8GiOQb— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) November 7, 2024
In the final third, it could be argued that PSG have been slightly wasteful, accumulating an xG of 29.39 and scoring just 28 goals. However, their 4-3-3 formation puts emphasis on the wide players, and Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele have already collectively got 13 goals between them this season.
Presnel Kimpembe remains the only player out for PSG. However, you shoudn’t be alarmed when making an Angers vs PSG prediction, as Willian Pacho has been excellent in central defence in the Frenchman’s absence.
Bet hereAngers vs PSG Prediction
- Pick: PSG to win
- Odds: 1.21 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Angers 0-2 PSG
Angers defended extremely well against Monaco to gain a much-needed victory against Monaco last week.
However, they will come up short against a well-stocked PSG in the forward areas this weekend. PSG are ranking at the top of the Ligue 1 standings in terms of xG this season, while their defensive record also sees them having conceded an xGA of 6.21 from open play.
At work at the PSG Campus before #SCOPSG 👏@Ligue1 I @qatarairways pic.twitter.com/ppnDeqKMAF
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) November 7, 2024
Out of the 18 matches played between these two teams, the head-to-head record is a reason of concern for Angers, as they have never managed a victory against PSG. The Parisians won 17 games while only one ended in a draw.
Based on the quality that PSG have across the field, it appears challenging to overlook the reigning champions winning to nil on Saturday.
Angers vs PSG Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Bradley Barcola to Score
- Odds: 2.4 (22Bet)
Bradley Barcola has seamlessly stepped into the void filled by Kylian Mbappe this season. The forward has already scored eight in ten, and is attempting 3.89 shots per 90 minutes. He has an xG of 6.52, which is the best of any PSG star, and he could prove to be the difference-maker once again on Saturday.
Meanwhile, an alternative betting angle could come in the form of under 4.5 cards. Angers and PSG rank among the lowest in the division in terms of yellows awarded, with 1.70 and 1.10, respectively. Under 4.5 cards has been a winning selection in 60% of Angers matches this season, and 70% of PSG fixtures.
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