Softfootball previews Saturday’s Ligue 1 encounter between Angers and Paris Saint-Germain, providing predictions, team updates, and projected lineups.
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Paris Saint-Germain aims to rebound from a heartbreaking midweek loss as they visit Angers on Saturday night. Luis Enrique’s squad suffered a 93rd-minute defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, a blow that has brought scrutiny on Enrique’s European performance, where he’s only managed six wins in 16 matches with PSG. Despite domestic dominance, PSG’s European setbacks threaten Enrique’s tenure.
A recent win against Lens, marked by a rare clean sheet, kept PSG six points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Heading into the Angers game, PSG holds an impressive 29-game unbeaten away record in Ligue 1, positioning them as heavy favorites. However, Angers, under Alexandre Dujeux, have defied relegation forecasts with only one loss in their last seven outings, moving out of the relegation zone after earning eight points in their past four games. Angers’ turnaround includes an impressive draw against Marseille and back-to-back wins against Saint-Etienne and Monaco, putting them over halfway to last season’s points total.
While Angers will be aiming to surprise, history favors PSG, who have won 16 consecutive meetings against the hosts.
Team News
PSG’s Lucas Beraldo returns from suspension, but Presnel Kimpembe and Lucas Hernandez remain sidelined. Goncalo Ramos is also out until 2025, with Randal Kolo Muani unlikely to start, leading to another false nine setup likely involving Marco Asensio or Lee Kang-in. Gianluigi Donnarumma may be replaced by Matvey Safonov after recent errors.
Angers manager Dujeux is expected to keep an unchanged lineup, with injuries to Cedric Hountondji, Zinedine Ferhat, Sidiki Cherif, and Joseph Lopy.
Probable Lineups
Angers: Fofana; Arcus, Biumia, Lefort, Hanin; Aholou, Belkebla, Abdelli; Allevinah, Niane, El Melali
PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Lee, Barcola
With a dominant record over Angers, PSG is favored to recover and secure three points, while Angers may prioritize crucial upcoming fixtures against Auxerre and Le Havre after the international break.
