Ligue 1 serves up a fascinating Sunday afternoon clash as Angers host Lyon at the intimate Stade Raymond Kopa on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (6:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM UTC). This is a match where both clubs desperately need points for entirely different reasons — Angers are fighting against relegation, while Lyon are desperate to rebuild momentum after a turbulent run. Every single point matters here.
Angers vs Lyon Match Info at a Glance-
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Angers vs Lyon |
| Competition | Ligue 1 – Round 28 |
| Date & Time | April 5, 2026 – 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, France |
| Capacity | 19,000 |
| Weather | ~15°C |
| H2H Record | Angers 2W – 2D – Lyon 14W |
Team News & Injuries
Both squads head into this fixture with sizeable injury concerns that will test their respective managers.
| Team | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Angers | Melvin Zinga | Knee injury (Early April) |
| Angers | Prosper Peter | Head injury |
| Angers | Carlens Arcus | Muscle injury |
| Angers | Jacques Ekomié | Thigh injury (Early April) |
| Lyon | Nicolás Tagliafico | Suspended |
| Lyon | Ernest Nuamah | Cruciate ligament (Early April) |
| Lyon | Ruben Kluivert | Physical discomfort |
| Lyon | Ainsley Maitland-Niles | Groin injury |
| Lyon | Noham Kamara | Groin injury |
| Lyon | Rémi Himbert | Ankle injury (Late April) |
Angers are without Melvin Zinga, Prosper Peter, Carlens Arcus and Jacques Ekomié, while Lyon are missing Nicolás Tagliafico through suspension alongside Ernest Nuamah, Ruben Kluivert, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Noham Kamara and Rémi Himbert through injury.
Lyon’s absentee list is particularly damaging — losing Nuamah to a cruciate injury long-term and being without Kluivert’s creativity limits their attacking options significantly. For the latest squad updates, visit Angers SCO’s official website and Olympique Lyonnais’ official website.
Recent Form
Angers have scored just 2 goals in their last 5 matches — a deeply worrying return for a side staring at the drop zone. Defeats to Lens (5-1), Nice (2-0) and Monaco (2-0) highlight their fragility, though a narrow win over Nantes shows they can still nick results.
Lyon have scored only 3 goals in their last 5 outings WhoScored, drawing with Le Havre and Paris FC while losing to both Monaco and Celta Vigo. The Gones are misfiring badly and desperately need a confidence-boosting win. Their goalkeeper Hervé Koffi leads the entire Ligue 1 with 3.8 saves per match WhoScored — a stat that tells you everything about how much defensive work Lyon are doing.
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How to Watch Angers vs Lyon
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| France | Canal+ / DAZN |
| India | Sports18 / JioCinema |
| USA | beIN Sports |
| UK | beIN Sports Connect |
| Live Tracker | FotMob |
Our Prediction
History strongly favours Lyon here — they have not lost to Angers in their last 6 meetings, winning all six WhoScored. But this Lyon side is a shadow of those dominant teams. With so many attackers missing and woeful scoring form, an Angers upset cannot be entirely ruled out. That said, Lyon should just about have enough to grind out a narrow victory and ease some of their own pressure.
Predicted Score: Angers 0–1 Lyon
