PSG vs Angers Prediction & Betting Tips (22 August)

Paris Saint-Germain return to the Parc des Princes for their first home fixture of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, fresh off a triumphant UEFA Super Cup win over Tottenham. Luis Enrique’s side, still riding the high of last season’s historic quadruple, have retooled with key additions like Lucas Chevalier in goal and Illia Zabarnyi in defense. With Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future uncertain, Chevalier is expected to start between the posts. PSG’s attacking trio—Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, and Doue—will look to impose their high-tempo style early, especially after their narrow win over Nantes last week. Enrique’s challenge now is to maintain intensity and avoid the complacency that cost them in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

Angers, meanwhile, arrive in Paris with a squad undergoing quiet but meaningful transformation. Coach Alexandre Dujeux has leaned into youth and experience, welcoming back striker Bamba Dieng from loan and securing contract extensions for key players like Lilian Raolisoa and Emmanuel Biumla. The club has also parted ways with veterans like Cedric Hountondji and Jean Aholou, signaling a shift toward a more dynamic setup. Goalkeeper Yahia Fofana remains a standout, drawing interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs, but for now, he remains the last line of defense for Les Scoïstes. Angers opened their campaign with a gritty draw against Montpellier, showing resilience but lacking bite in the final third.



Tactically, PSG will dominate possession and look to exploit Angers’ defensive transitions. Expect Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha to dictate tempo from midfield, while Joao Neves adds verticality. Angers will likely sit deep, hoping to spring counterattacks through Abdelli and Dieng. The visitors’ best chance lies in set pieces and exploiting PSG’s occasional lapses in defensive shape, especially with Zabarnyi still adapting to Ligue 1 pace. However, PSG’s depth and fluidity in attack should prove decisive, particularly if Dembele finds space between the lines.

Prediction: PSG 2, Angers 1. While Angers may frustrate the Parisians for stretches, the hosts’ quality should shine through. A late goal from Kvaratskhelia could seal the win after a tense second half. Angers might snatch one back through a set-piece scramble, but PSG’s firepower and home advantage will likely be enough to secure all three points. It won’t be a walkover, but it will be a statement of intent from the reigning champions.