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ANGERS VS LILLE - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: ANGERS VS LILLE
As Angers prepare to host Lille on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ANGERS PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Angers, currently 11th in the standings with 29 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 20 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
LILLE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Lille, sitting 5th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ANGERS VS LILLE
Recent meetings between Angers and Lille have favored Lille, with Lille claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
This fixture has generally favored Lille in recent years.
In their previous league match against Lorient, Angers recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Koffi, Ekomie, Lefort, Camara, Arcus, van den Boomen, Belkebla, Raolisoa, Mouton, Belkhdim, Koyalipou. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Lille's last outing came against Brest, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Ozer, Perraud, Alexsandro, Mbemba, Bouaddi, Mukau, Andre, Fernandez-Pardo, Haraldsson, Correia, Diaoune. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Angers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Angers and Lille are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ANGERS VS LILLE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Angers's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Lille's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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