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Angers vs Lorient Prediction: Dujeux's Emotional Return Sets Up Tense Ligue 1 Battle

Ligue 1 Matchday 8 arrives at the Stade Raymond Kopa on 25 October 2026 with an unusual subplot built in: Alexandre Dujeux, who left Angers only months ago, returns as Lorient manager for the first time in a competitive fixture…

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  • On 2026-10-25 at 16:15 GMT, Angers take on Lorient in week 8 of Ligue 1 (2026-2027).
  • On average in 10 games, Referee A. Souifi registers 3-4 yellows and 0 reds, and 30 fouls.
  • In the past 2 games, S. Gilli recorded 1 victory against A. Dujeux, who recorded 1 victory, with no draws.
  • The current standings see Angers hold 15th place with 7 points, while Lorient occupy 7th with 11 points.
  • Angers have one player out: B. Diatta (Ankle Injury) and Lorient face one absence: B. Fadiga (Inactive).
  • Our forecast has Angers in a 4-man backline (4-2-3-1), with Lorient set to counter in 3-4-2-1.
  • Last time out, O. Camara registered the best mark for Angers - 6.9 - and A. Tosin did likewise for Lorient with an 6.2 score.
  • Angers were beaten 2-5 by Marseille, whereas Lorient secured a win 1-0 against Monaco.
  • Momentum favors Lorient (3-1-1) after Angers managed only 1-1-3 from 5 matches.
  • Lorient lead this rivalry - 8 wins from 20 matches versus Angers (who've won just 7 games), alongside 5 draws.
  • Expect Lorient to edge a 1-2 win: their 1-1-1 record on the road and 1.25 goals per away match tip the balance.

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Angers is going head to head with Lorient on 25/10/2026 16:15 GMT for the France Ligue 1. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Angers v Lorient H2H statistics!