- Paris Saint-Germain have dominated recent meetings between the clubs, winning each of the last five Ligue 1 head-to-heads.
- PSG have won three of their last five Ligue 1 fixtures, including a 4-0 victory at Nice.
- Angers are winless in their last five Ligue 1 games (D2, L3), including a 0-1 loss away to PSG eight months ago.
PSG power past opponents with pressing game
Paris Saint-Germain FC will arrive in Angers as the clear favorites to claim victory on Saturday when they face a side that they have dominated in recent years in Ligue 1. With that in mind, our Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction outlines how the visitors are likely to approach the match.
Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3 system is highly fluid and capable of morphing into a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 when the team are in possession, but the true brilliance of the Spaniard’s tactical system becomes apparent when PSG have the ball out of possession.
His side are tenacious pressers that never give opponents time and space on the ball, while their speed of transition when the opposition lose possession is what makes them so lethal when they get the ball in attacking areas. PSG have won 3 of their last 5 matches and their recent away form tells the same story, with the league leaders winning nine of their 14 away fixtures and averaging 1.93 goals per away game in Ligue 1. This Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction suggests that PSG’s pressing game and transitional play will be critical factors in determining the outcome.
Angers looking to frustrate PSG
Angers SCO sit 13th in Ligue 1 with 34 points from 30 games, some 29 adrift of PSG, who are top of the table on 63 from 28. Alexandre Dujeux’s team play with a low block and are a risk-averse team that aims to stay compact and frustrate the opposition with their structure and discipline, according to this Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC preview.
They don’t have as much flair as PSG and are more likely to attack via counter-attacks and set pieces, although recent performances indicate that Lilian Rao-Lisoa has been a creative spark, as he has provided three assists in his last five appearances.
Prosper Peter will be their main goal threat again on Saturday and has five goals in 26 Ligue 1 appearances this term, scoring two of his last three in the league. Angers have won six, tied four and lost five of their 15 Ligue 1 home games, scoring 17 goals in total. The Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC prediction factors in their current form: a run of three home games without a win (D2, L1) is of some concern to the hosts, but they should be able to keep this game close before eventually being overrun by PSG’s firepower.
Take PSG to win with both teams to score
The odds of around 1.28 for a PSG win are too short to be taking on here, but we will back the visitors to win with both teams to score in the game. The Paris giants are simply in a class of their own in Ligue 1 and Enrique’s team is so relentless in the way they press and transition that Angers will be on the back foot for the majority of Saturday’s game. For those seeking Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain FC betting tips, a sensible angle could be backing a PSG win alongside both teams scoring.
We expect the hosts to get over the line at some point, but PSG’s quality and recent dominance in this fixture should see them dominate the game and win with both sides on the scoresheet in the process.
