Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers SCO Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
Olympique Lyonnais is set to host Angers SCO at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in the 34th round of the France Ligue 1. This match pits two teams with distinct forms and goal-scoring averages against each other, making for an intriguing encounter.
Team Form and Head-to-Head Record
Olympique Lyonnais, currently 7th in the league with 54 points, has a significant advantage over Angers SCO, who sits 13th with 36 points. The head-to-head record between the two teams favors Olympique Lyonnais, with 4 wins and 0 draws in their last 5 encounters. The most recent meeting ended in a 3-0 win for Olympique Lyonnais. This, combined with their current form, suggests that Olympique Lyonnais is likely to come out on top in this match. In their last 10 matches, Olympique Lyonnais has secured 6 wins, while Angers SCO has managed only 3 wins.
Goal-Scoring Records
Olympique Lyonnais has an impressive goal-scoring record, with 2.3 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and 2.6 goals per game when playing at home. In contrast, Angers SCO has averaged only 0.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and 0.5 goals per game when playing away. The home team's ability to score goals, especially at home, is a significant factor in this match.
Over/Under 2.5 Analysis
Given the goal-scoring averages and recent form of both teams, the Over/Under 2.5 result is an essential aspect to consider. Olympique Lyonnais's matches have ended with an average of 4.5 total goals scored by all teams combined in the last 10 games, with a staggering 90% of their matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. This trend is even more pronounced in their home matches, where 100% of the games have ended with Over 2.5 goals. The odds of Over 2.5 goals are currently at 1.4, while the odds of Under 2.5 goals are at 3.
Home/Draw/Away Analysis
The odds for this match reflect the likelihood of an Olympique Lyonnais win, with the home team priced at 1.3. The odds of an away win for Angers SCO are 8, which may be tempting for some, given the potential payout. However, considering the significant difference in form and head-to-head record between the two teams, this seems like a high-risk bet. The odds of a draw are 5.75, which may be attractive to some, given the potential payout. However, considering the fact that 100% of Olympique Lyonnais' home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, and the team's impressive goal-scoring record, a draw seems unlikely.
Conclusion and Bet Choice
Given the information provided, the most likely outcome of this match is an Olympique Lyonnais win, with a high probability of Over 2.5 goals. While the odds of 1.3 for a home win may not be the most attractive, the team's form and head-to-head record suggest that this is the safest bet. The odds of Over 2.5 goals at 1.4 also offer a relatively safe bet, considering the strong trend of Olympique Lyonnais's matches ending with Over 2.5 goals, especially at home.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.3 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.4
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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