Angers vs Lorient Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Angers come up against former manager Alexandre Dujeux, who joined Lorient this summer, at Stade Raymond Kopa on Saturday.
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Angers preview: Circling the drain
Angers have steered themselves clear of relegation in each of the last couple of seasons and they will again be expected to be involved in a relegation battle with former Paris FC boss Stephane Gilli replacing the aforementioned Dujeux.
The home team have endured a miserable return to action after the extended international break with two defeats against Stade Brest and Olympique de Marseille in which they conceded five goals in both matches.
Lorient preview: Pushing for Europe
Affiliated with AFC Bournemouth, Lorient were expecting to challenge for the top seven and the possible European spots in Ligue 1 this time around and they have started that aim well as they begin the weekend sitting seventh in the table.
The visitors come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat against previously unbeaten Monaco side at Stade du Moustoir last weekend, courtesy of a 61st minute penalty scored by Noah Cadiou.
Angers team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Angers to deal with this weekend as defender Ousmane Camara works his way back to full fitness after a thigh issue.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Lopes; Arcus, Raolisoa, Mouton, Gernigon; Belkhdim, Van den Boomen, Sbai; Allevinah, Biumla, El Ouazzani
Unavailable:
Questionable: Camara (Injured)
Lorient team news: Mbamba still out
Noah Mbamba remains sidelined for the visitors as he is dealing with a hamstring injury as fellow midfielder Bandiougou Fadiga is working his way back to full fitness.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Mvogo; Adjei, Talbi, Toure; Sylla, Cadiou, Avom, Kouassi; Makengo, Bernardeau; Balde
Unavailable: Mbamba (Injured)
Questionable: Fadiga (Fitness)
Angers vs Lorient prediction
That impressive victory against the high-flying Monegasque came after Lorient had edged past a solid and strong Paris FC side the week before. That means that they have won three and drawn one of five matches since beginning their season with one point collected from their opening couple of matches and they will have to fancy themselves as they come up against their manager’s former side this weekend.
Angers vs Lorient tip: Double chance – Lorient to win or draw
