Angers vs Nantes Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Canaris have faced a defeat in both of their last two meetings against Les Noirs et Blancs.

Angers SCO are now ready to host FC Nantes for their matchweek 16 fixture of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This is going to be an entertaining contest to look at, scheduled to take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa.

Les Noirs et Blancs are going to be the hosts, and this can be a big advantage for them. Having won five of 15 games in the French league this season, they are currently placed in 11th place on the league table. Angers SCO are not in top form due to their inconsistent performances, but will be keen to secure a win in their next one.

Les Canaris are already in the relegation zone. They have only won two of their first 15 games in the Ligue 1 this season and are placed 17th on the points table.

FC Nantes will be the visiting side, and this can keep them under pressure. Moreover, their last two performances against Angers were not good enough.

Kick-off:

• Location: Angers, France
• Stadium: Stade Raymond Kopa
• Date: Saturday, December 13
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Dec 12; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Stéphanie Frappart
• VAR: In use

Prochain match face à Angers.→ 12.12 – 20h45 pic.twitter.com/5TNeWE6Gag

— FC Nantes (@FCNantes) December 10, 2025

Form:

Angers: L-W-W-L-W

Nantes: L-D-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Sidiki Cherif (Angers)

Sidiki Cherif has scored three goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances this season and will be keen to add more to his tally. He will be one of the main men in the final third for Angers SCO. Cherif will also be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side secure three points.

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

The 38-year-old was the sole goal scorer for FC Nantes in their 1-2 loss against RC Lens in their previous league game. He is yet again going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for Les Canaris. Youssef El Arabi is an experienced player who will be looking to step up his game to help his side secure three points.

Match Facts

• FC Nantes have failed to secure a win in their last six games.
• Angers SCO have won three of their last five matches.
• Les Noirs et Blancs have won both of their last two matches against Les Canaris.

Angers vs Nantes: Betting Tips and Odds

• Angers to win @13/10 BetMGM
• Sidiki Cherif to score @11/4 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Emmanuel Biumla is not going to be in action for Angers SCO. He is injured.

FC Nantes will miss out on the services of Bahereba Guirassy, Francis Coquelin and Louis Leroux. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 68

Angers won: 13

Nantes won: 37

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Angers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Koffi (GK); Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie; Belkebla, Abdelli; Belkhdim, Mouton, Sbai; Cherif

Nantes predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lopes (GK); Amian, Awaziem, Tati, Cozza; Lepenant, Kwon, Deuff; Abline, El Arabi, Guirassy

Match Prediction

These clubs will be ready to put up an intense show against one another. We predict Angers SCO are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against FC Nantes in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Angers 2-1 Nantes

Telecast Details

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USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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