PSG v Angers – Spotlight on Angers: stability above all | OneFootball

This Friday, August 22, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Angers (7th) at Parc des Princes (kick-off at 8:45 PM, broadcast on Ligue1+) during the 2nd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. And as before each match, here is the presentation of the Parisians' opponent.

The situation of Angers –

For several years, Angers has struggled to stabilize in the face of competition in Ligue 1 and even experienced a relegation at the end of the 2022-2023 season, only to bounce back immediately and has been present ever since. This all with coach Alexandre Dujeux, who replaced Gérald Baticle at the end of the 2022-2023 season.

The season will not be easy after maintaining the 14th place with 3 more points than Reims, the playoff team (beaten by Metz). At least, the club, its coach, and a good part of the players have experience in this situation. With the hope of having a little more serenity this time.

This with a very particular transfer window, in addition to rejuvenating the squad, as there are no sales or purchases. Only free arrivals and departures, as well as loans. At least, there is no upheaval or apparent tension.

The summer 2025 transfer window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

The departures:

The arrivals:

The main statistics –

This season, Angers is among the 3rd best attacks in Ligue 1 with 1 goal scored (the leaders are Monaco, Lille and Brest with 3 goals, and several clubs are at 0 goals after the 1st day), and is among the teams that have not conceded a goal (there are 7 in this case, Le Havre, Brest and Lille have conceded 3 goals).

The best Angevin was Estéban Lepaul (29-year-old scorer) on an assist from Jordan Lefort (32-year-old defender).

The last 5 matches of Angers –

Only the Angevin possession is indicated and the shots of Angers are put first (when the data are available).

26/07/2025 (friendly) – Le Havre/Angers: 0-0. In 3-5-2. 28% possession. 13 shots including 7 on target against 22 shots (10 on target)

02/08/2025 (friendly) – Angers/Nantes: 1-0. In 3-5-2. 45% possession. 16 shots including 3 on target against 8 shots (2 on target).

03/08/2025 (friendly) – Angers/Olympique Saumur: 2-0. In 3-4-2-1. 58% possession. 12 shots including 7 on target against 17 shots (3 on target).

09/08/2025 (friendly) – Angers/Lorient: 1-0. In 3-5-2. 56% possession. 10 shots including 3 on target against 12 shots (4 on target).

17/08/2025 (Ligue 1) – Angers (down to 10 in the 57th minute, 1-0)/Paris FC: 1-0. In 3-5-2. 32% possession. 8 shots including 2 on target against 17 shots (7 on target).

The probable team in 5-3-2.

Cherif – Lepaul

Belkebla – Courcoul – Belkhdim

Ekomié – Lefort – Camara – Arcus – Raolisoa

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The style of play of Angers.

The Angevins are not used to trying to keep possession. The idea is rather to "sting" as soon as possible, using depth and the flanks, then shoot when possible without trying to be absolutely close to the goal.

PSG will very certainly have the possession, this also goes with its style of play. It will be especially important for the Parisians to be focused and to put rhythm to create danger, without forgetting to be careful of the counters. As often in Ligue 1, it is up to Paris to "make" the game and avoid the traps.

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