Angers SCO vs. Marseille Match Analysis and Prediction

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Angers will be looking to record their third win in row this weekend when they host Marseille at Stade Raymond-Kopa in the ninth round of the French Ligue 1. Match day schedules for September 30 at 22:00 EAT.

The hosts managed to end a six game winless run since the beginning of the season and they are now on a two game winning streak. Gérald Baticle’s men are two points are two points above the red zone 14th with eight points, but the season is still new. Coming into this game, Angers were on a four game losing streak before the two victories.

Angers heads into this game in high spirits following 0-1 Ligue 1 triumph over Nice in their most recent encounter. In that game, Angers had 50% possession, 16 shots with three of them on target and a goal scored by Nabil Bentaleb (43′). Nice got 18 shots at with five of them on target.

Marseille made a flying start to the season where they are currently second with second with 20 points, two points of PSG at the top. The visitors are looking sharp both up front and at the back, and, as a result, the reputable bookies see them as favourites to win Friday’s clash. Coming into this game, Marseille won three of their last six matches across all the competitions but they remain unbeaten in their last six league matches.

Marseille held each other to 1-1 Ligue 1 draw with Rennesi in their most recent match. In that game, Marseille had 59% possession, 15 shots with four of them on target and goals score by Mattéo Guendouzi (25′ OG, 52′). Rennes got 12 shots with four of them on target.

Angers SCO vs. Marseille head to head

Since 1993, these two sides have had 17 head to head encounters; Marseille claims seven wins, seven matches ended in draws while Angers won three times.