Analysis and prediction for PSG vs Angers: Crushing the underdog.
The PSG vs Angers League 1 match will take place at 1:45 AM on August 23rd. Let's analyze their form, provide football predictions, and forecast the score.
Latest PSG vs Angers team news
PSG have not suffered any new injuries after their win against Nantes, but Enrique may be without Presnel Kimpembe (virus) and Senny Mayulu (thigh muscle). Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remains out of the plans, so new signing Lucas Chevalier will make his debut at Parc des Princes.
A number of key players such as Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Nuno Mendes, and Achraf Hakimi were all benched in the previous match, but are likely to return to the starting lineup. However, Enrique may have to choose between Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in – both of whom scored braces against Angers last season. In addition, Joao Neves, returning after suspension, is also competing for a starting spot.
On the Angers side, Esteban Lepaul – the club's top scorer last season with 9 goals – continued his impressive form by scoring the only goal in the opening round. However, they will be without Louis Mouton (suspended) and Himad Abdelli – last season's second-highest scorer (6 goals).
Latest predicted lineups for PSG vs Angers
Paris Saint-Germain:
Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Anglers:
Koffi; Camara, Arcus, Lefort; Raolisoa, Capelle, Belkebla, Hanin; Belkhdim, Cherif; Lepaul
Latest PSG vs Angers football match prediction
Although coach Luis Enrique admitted that PSG lacked preparation due to the limited number of pre-season friendlies, the European champions were still able to beat Nantes 1-0 in the opening round of Ligue 1.
In that victory, PSG completely dominated: they unleashed 18 shots, while only allowing their opponents 5 shots, none of which were on target. Despite not creating many clear-cut chances, Enrique's team faced almost no risk of dropping points, extending their successful run after winning the European Super Cup against Tottenham.
PSG's goal is to continue their winning streak in Ligue 1, and fans have reason to expect all three points against Angers – a team they have beaten 18 times in a row across all competitions, with their last defeat being a 0-0 draw in December 2015. Last season, PSG also beat Angers 1-0 in a dominant performance with a 20-4 shooting ratio.
Angers entered this match feeling slightly more relaxed after their 1-0 victory against newly promoted Ligue 1 Paris FC in the opening round. However, it's important to remember that Paris FC had only just returned to the top flight after 46 years, and Angers had to play with ten men from the 57th minute when Louis Mouton received a direct red card.
Despite a disciplined defense that limited the opponent's long-range shots (12 out of 17 shots were from outside the penalty area), Alexandre Dujeux's team understood that the task against PSG would be even more difficult. Le SCO had not beaten PSG since January 1975 and had also failed to score in their last two away matches in the capital.
Latest PSG vs Angers score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.PSG vs Angersas follows:
- Sportsmole:PSG 2-0 Angers
- WhoScore:PSG 1-0 Angers
- Our newspaper predicts:PSG 2-0 Angers
When and where can I watch PSG vs Angers live?
To watch the PSG vs Angers match live in League 1 at 1:45 AM on August 23rd, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
