The upcoming Ligue 1 encounter between Angers and Marseille promises to be an intriguing clash as both teams seek their first victories of the year. The match will take place on Saturday at Stade Raymond Kopa, marking matchday 18 of the season.
Current Form and Standings
Angers suffered a narrow 2-1 loss against Le Havre, which placed them 10th in the league standings. In contrast, Marseille is currently positioned third despite a surprising 2-0 home defeat to Nantes. Both teams are looking to shift the momentum in their favor.
Angers Performance Overview
- Points collected: 22 from 17 matches
- Previous season performance at this stage: 19 points
- Home form: Three wins in four home matches
- Defensive record: Three clean sheets in eight home Ligue 1 games
Angers initially showed promise with three consecutive wins in late 2025. However, they’ve struggled at the start of 2026, recently exiting the Coupe de France on penalties against Toulouse.
Marseille’s Recent Struggles
- Historical dominance: Unbeaten in the last eight encounters with Angers
- Goals scored this season: 36, placing them second in Ligue 1
- Recent defeats: Dropped points in three of the last four league matches
Marseille was once seen as a title contender but now needs to reverse their fortunes. With a mix of strong offensive plays in cup competitions, they are in search of consistency in the league.
Team News and Injuries
Angers Squad Updates
- Himad Abdelli: Likely out due to injury
- Yassin Belkhdim: Suspended for the match
- Herve Koffi: Possible return despite injury concerns
Marseille Squad Updates
- Ruben Blanco: Out with knee injury
- Bilal Nadir: Serving suspension
- Nayef Aguerd: Absent due to AFCON commitments
Both teams will need to adjust their strategies due to these absences as they prepare for the crucial match.
Predicted Lineups
Angers Possible Starting XI
- Koffi
- Arcus, Bamba, Lefort, Sinate
- Courcoul, Belkebla
- Capelle, Mouton, Sbai
- Cherif
Marseille Possible Starting XI
- Rulli
- Pavard, Egan-Riley, Medina
- Weah, O’Riley, Hojberg, Palmieri
- Greenwood, Paixao, Aubameyang
Match Prediction
The forecast favors Marseille, with a predicted scoreline of 2-1. Although Angers have consistently kept games competitive, Marseille is expected to exploit any defensive lapses to secure the win.
