Lyon and Angers are set to clash at Stade Raymond Kopa on Sunday as both teams hope to bounce back from their recent form after the international break.
Les Gones are currently enduring a winless streak of eight matches across all competitions, with three draws and five losses. Angers, meanwhile, have lost five of their most recent six outings, managing just one win.
Lyon’s Top-Three Ambitions
Lyon experienced a strong run of form between mid-December and mid-February, recording 13 straight victories. However, their form has dipped, leading to their elimination from the Coupe de France and the Europa League.
Their league form has also suffered, with Les Gones failing to win any of their last five top-flight matches, drawing two and losing three. Only Metz and Le Havre have managed fewer points in that period.
Lyon’s most recent match saw them suffer a 2-1 home defeat to Monaco. They currently sit fourth in the Ligue 1 table.
Two points adrift of third-placed Marseille, level on points with fifth but ahead on goal difference, and only two clear of sixth-placed Monaco, Les Gones remain firmly embroiled in a fierce battle for a top-three finish heading into the final stretch.
A victory could potentially lift Lyon into third place, especially with Marseille facing a challenging match against Monaco this weekend. However, Lyon’s inconsistent away record is a cause for concern, having secured only five wins from 14 league games on the road and failing to win in any of their last three (D1, L2).
Angers Seeking to Strengthen Survival Hopes
Angers have found it difficult to build momentum in 2026, having lost seven of their 11 league matches since January. This includes a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Lens just before the break, where Lanroy Machine’s goal proved to be a mere consolation.
That result places the Black and Whites 12th in the league table, 10 points clear of the relegation playoff place. A positive result in this match would significantly boost their chances of survival.
Angers have struggled in previous encounters with Lyon, losing their last six matches. They have also failed to score in each of the last three, including a 1-0 defeat in September.
Recent struggles in front of goal could pose a problem for the hosts, with Alexandre Dujeux’s side failing to score in four of their last six matches, including their last two home games, both of which ended in defeat.
Team News
Angers are likely to be without Carlens Arcus and Melvin Zinga. Both players missed the previous match due to groin and knee injuries, respectively.
On a positive note, Herve Koffi has recovered from injury and is expected to start in goal on Sunday.
For Lyon, Remi Himbert will be absent due to an ankle problem.
Both teams will be looking to secure a victory as they return to league action.