Paris Saint-Germain will host Angers at the Parc des Princes on Friday evening, looking to extend their perfect start to the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. Both clubs won on match day one, but class is huge in this game between these 2 clubs.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd August 2025
Time: 19:45 UTC
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee: Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem
VAR: In use
Team Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain: European Champions Seeking Perfection
PSG began their title defense in style with a 1-0 victory over Nantes, an example of clinical efficiency that has been their hallmark under Luis Enrique. The European champions dominated proceedings without ever being asked to change gear, registering 18 attempts and restricting their visitors to a paltry 5 attempts, none of which their goalkeeper had trouble dealing with.
Key Players to Watch
Vitinha: The Portuguese midfielder continues to grow into PSG's creative heartbeat. His game-winning goal against Nantes showed that he can perform under pressure by fusing tactical awareness with technical skill.
Squad Updates:
Presnel Kimpembe is still not available due to illness.
Senny Mayulu is out with a thigh injury.
Lucas Chevalier is set to stay between the sticks with Gianluigi Donnarumma remaining out in the cold.
Regulars like Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may return to the starting lineup
Angers: Battling History
Angers claimed a rare 1-0 away victory over promoted Paris FC on the opening match day, but they have a Goliath of a task in front of them at the Parc des Princes. The visitors last defeated PSG in January 1975, a streak of nearly half a century.
Key Players to Watch:
Esteban Lepaul: Angers' hero in the opening game of the season, scoring the winner. Having been their leading scorer last season with 9 league goals, he will have to be at his best to cause issues for PSG's defense.
Squad News:
Louis Mouton was suspended after a red card against Paris FC.
Himad Abdelli is out due to hernia issues.
Alexandre Dujeux must juggle his team to cope with these absentees
Historical Background
| Last 5 Meetings | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PSG 1-0 Angers | PSG Win | April 2025 |
| Angers 2-4 PSG | PSG Win | November 2024 |
| PSG 2-1 Angers | PSG Win | April 2023 |
| Angers 0-2 PSG | PSG Win | January 2023 |
| PSG 3-0 Angers | PSG Win | April 2022 |
The statistics paint a bleak picture: PSG have won their last 18 encounters in all competitions, with Angers failing to find the net in their last 2 visits to the capital.
Current Form & League Position
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Angers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Both teams are on equal points, but PSG's squad depth and quality show that they will leave the rest behind as the season progresses.
Betting Insights & Expert Tip
Current Odds (via Stake.com):
PSG win: 1.09
Draw: 12.00
Angers win: 26.00
Win Probability
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Expert Tip:
PSG's combination of better individual talent and tactical polish is set to be decisive. The visitors' worst recent form in this stadium, combined with some key absentees, means they will not be able to break through PSG's defense. Expect the European champions to take charge from the very 1st whistle.
Final Score Prediction: PSG 3-0 Angers
Looking Ahead
This game is another step in PSG's quest to retain their Ligue 1 championship and build momentum to lead their European campaign. For Angers, anything short of a favorable result will be a story of beating expectations and building much-needed confidence for the challenges ahead.
The match is going to see the enormous gulf between France's top division and the rest of the league, a reality that continues to characterize modern French football.
Back your bets confidently and never forget bet smart, bet safe, and keep the excitement alive.
