This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) faces Angers (13th) at the Stade Raymond-Kopa (kick-off at 7 pm, CET) for Matchday 31 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. And as before every match, here is a preview of the Parisians’ opponent.
Angers’ situation –
For several years, Angers has struggled to maintain its position in Ligue 1 and even suffered relegation at the end of the 2022-2023 season, only to bounce back immediately and remain there ever since. This has been the case under coach Alexandre Dujeux, who replaced Gérald Baticle at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
The season has been anything but easy after securing 14th place, three points ahead of Reims, the relegation playoff team (who were beaten by Metz), but it has been more “calm.” Angers capitalized on their experience to climb the table more quickly and create a comfortable distance from relegation.
This was achieved with a very unusual summer transfer window, which also rejuvenated the squad, as there were no sales or purchases. Only free transfers and departures, as well as loan deals. At least there was no upheaval or apparent tension. The winter transfer window saw a few million euros come in, for recruitment that was still “without spending.” Angers is currently 13th, with no major stakes other than climbing a few places.
Summer Transfer Window 2025 –
Source: Transfermarkt.
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Winter Transfer Window 2025/2026 –
Source: Transfermarkt.
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Key Statistics –
This season, Angers has the 15th best attack in Ligue 1 with 26 goals scored (the best, PSG, has 62, and the worst, Nantes, Auxerre, and Le Havre, have 25), and the 9th best defense with 40 goals conceded (PSG has the best defense with 25 goals conceded, the worst, Metz, has 66).
Angers’ top scorer is Prosper Peter (18-year-old striker), with 5 goals, ranking 43rd in the league (the top scorer in Ligue 1 is Esteban Lepaul with 17 goals). Lilian Raolisao (25-year-old full-back) is the club’s top assist provider with 4 assists and ranks 23rd in Ligue 1 (Adrien Thomasson is first with 9 assists).
Angers’ Last 5 Matches –
Only Angers’ possession is shown, and Angers’ shots are listed first (when data is available).
March 14, 2026 (Ligue 1) – Angers/Nice: 0-2. 3-5-2 formation. 44% possession. 6 shots, 0 on target, compared to 12 shots (10 on target).
March 20, 2026 (Ligue 1) – Lens/Angers: 5-1. 4-2-3-1 formation. 50% possession. 12 shots, 5 on target, compared to 21 shots (7 on target).
April 5, 2026 (Ligue 1) – Angers/Lyon: 0-0. 4-2-3-1 formation. 32% possession. 6 shots, 1 on target, compared to 9 shots (3 on target).
April 11, 2026 (Ligue 1) – Rennes/Angers: 2-1. Playing a 5-3-2 formation. 40% possession. 5 shots, 4 on target, compared to 15 shots (9 on target).
April 18, 2026 (Ligue 1) – Angers/Le Havre (down to 10 men in the 75th minute, 1-1): 1-1. Playing a 5-3-2 formation. 45% possession. 9 shots, 5 on target, compared to 15 shots (8 on target).
The Squad:
Unavailable: Arcus, Belkhdim, Camara, Courcoul, Djibirin, Louër, Pona.
It should be noted that Koffi is available, but his participation is highly doubtful after an injury sustained in training on Friday. PSG could face Angers’ third-choice goalkeeper, as Pona, the second-choice, is injured.
The probable starting lineup in a 5-3-2 formation.
Sbaï – Peter
Belkebla – Van den Boomen – Capelle
Ekomié – Lefort – Biumla – Bamba – Raolisoa
Zinga
Angers’ playing style.
Angers doesn’t usually try to maintain possession. Their approach is to form a solid defensive block and attack whenever possible, using space and the wings, then shoot when the opportunity arises without necessarily aiming to be close to the goal.
PSG will almost certainly have possession, which is also consistent with their playing style. The Parisians will need to be focused and maintain a high tempo to create danger, while also being wary of counter-attacks. As is often the case in Ligue 1, it’s up to Paris to dictate the play and avoid pitfalls.
