Angers vs Estac Troyes
Angers shut out Troyes with a solid 2-0
Peter and Sbaï strike to secure a confident home win.
Angers claimed a 2-0 victory over Estac Troyes in Ligue 1, with P. Peter opening the scoring just before half-time and A. Sbaï doubling the lead early in the second half. Despite Fipster's low-confidence prediction favouring an away win, the home side comfortably defied expectations to keep a clean sheet and take all three points.
Outcome probability
The new Ligue 1 season kicks off with Angers facing off against Estac Troyes. Both teams are eager to set the tone early, with Angers looking to build on last season's mid-table finish and Troyes aiming to make their mark after promotion.
Key facts
- 1.Angers finished 13th in Ligue 1 last season with 36 points from 34 games.
- 2.Estac Troyes are newly promoted to Ligue 1 this season.
- 3.Troyes have signed P. Beach and D. Karim ahead of the new campaign.
- 4.Angers lost J. Ekomié in the summer transfer window.
- 5.This is the first league meeting of the season for both teams.
- 6.Angers have a points-per-game advantage over Troyes based on last season's data.
- 7.The predicted full-time score is 2-1 in favour of Estac Troyes.
- 8.The match is part of the Ligue 1 regular season, round 5.
The context
Angers finished 13th in Ligue 1 last season with 36 points from 34 games, while Estac Troyes enter the top flight fresh from promotion and without any league points or games this season. Troyes have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of P. Beach and D. Karim, aiming to hit the ground running.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Angers
Away — Estac Troyes
Analysis
Angers hold a slight points-per-game advantage from last season, but Troyes' summer signings could provide the edge needed in this encounter. The prediction leans towards a narrow away win, reflecting Troyes' potential to upset the established order despite their newcomer status. The forecasted 2-1 scoreline suggests a competitive match with both sides finding the net.
Prediction
Expect Estac Troyes to secure a 2-1 victory over Angers. The newly promoted side's fresh energy and summer reinforcements may just tip the balance in their favour in this tightly contested opener.
The verdict
While Angers will be keen to start strong on home soil, Troyes' ambition and recent additions make them a formidable opponent. This match promises an entertaining start to the season with Troyes predicted to come out on top.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Gomis
Yellow Card
Peter
Assist: Sbaï
Goal cancelled
Sbaï
Assist: El Ouazzani
Allevinah
Yellow Card
Nkada
Noah Donkor
Diop
Allevinah
Peter
Le Douaron
Arcus
El Ouazzani
Kone
Sbaï
Belkhdim
Yellow Card
Mille
Yellow Card
Camara
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 10 |
| 6 |  Angers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Strasbourg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 15 |  Lens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 |  Estac Troyes | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 4 |
| 17 |  Marseille | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Angers
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1Anthony LopesG
- 2C. ArcusD
- 4O. CamaraD
- 8B. van den BoomenM
- 9P. PeterF
- 10A. SbaïM
- 14Y. BelkhdimM
- 17J. KaluluD
- 18J. AllevinahM
- 19A. El OuazzaniF
- 21J. LefortD
Substitutes
- 7U. SimbakoliF
- 11Djibirin HarounaF
- 16M. ZingaG
- 20Marius LouërD
- 24E. BiumlaM
- 26A. BermontM
- 27L. Rao-LisoaD
- 36Bane DiattaM
- 93H. BelkeblaM
Estac Troyes
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3A. OuzenadjiD
- 4M. DiazD
- 6A. MonfrayD
- 8M. DiopM
- 9J. Le DouaronF
- 11I. GomisM
- 17A. MilleM
- 23T. NkadaM
- 29D. KarimM
- 31Noah DonkorD
- 33P. BeachG
Substitutes
- 2L. MaronnierD
- 7K. DiawaraF
- 20R. RipartF
- 22H. PicardM
- 36I. SoukounaM
- 39Y. KoneF
- 40H. KonatéG
Angers
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sbaï | M | 85 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/3 |
| P. Peter | F | 69 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| J. Lefort | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Arcus | D | 77 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| O. Camara | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Kalulu | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Anthony Lopes | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| B. van den Boomen | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. El Ouazzani | F | 77 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| H. Belkebla | M | 13 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| A. Bermont | M | 5 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Rao-Lisoa | D | 13 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Y. Belkhdim | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| U. Simbakoli | F | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/3 |
| J. Allevinah | M | 69 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
| Djibirin Harouna | F | 21 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| M. Zinga | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Biumla | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marius Louër | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bane Diatta | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Estac Troyes
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Monfray | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Diaz | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Mille | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/3 |
| K. Diawara | F | 12 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Le Douaron | F | 73 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| H. Picard | M | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| D. Karim | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Diop | M | 67 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Maronnier | D | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Y. Kone | F | 5 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Donkor | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| A. Ouzenadji | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| I. Gomis | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| T. Nkada | M | 67 | 6.0 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Ripart | F | 23 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Beach | G | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Soukouna | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Konaté | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Angers vs Estac Troyes?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Estac Troyes to win against Angers.
- What score did Fipster predict for Angers vs Estac Troyes?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Angers 1–2 Estac Troyes.
- What were the win probabilities for Angers vs Estac Troyes?
- Fipster's model gave Angers a 32% chance of winning, Estac Troyes a 35% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.