Auxerre vs Angers
Angers stun Auxerre with commanding win
A quickfire opener set the tone for Angers' impressive 3-1 victory on the road.
Angers took an early lead through B. van den Boomen's strike in the 5th minute, setting the stage for a confident performance. Although Auxerre levelled before half-time via R. Labeau Lascary, Angers pulled away after the break with goals from Djibirin Harouna and A. El Ouazzani. This 3-1 result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a narrow Auxerre win, delivering a notable upset.
Outcome probability
The new Ligue 1 season kicks off with Auxerre facing Angers in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams are looking to start their campaigns on a positive note after the summer break, with Auxerre aiming to leverage their slightly better goal difference from last season.
Key facts
- 1.Auxerre lost E. Owusu to a transfer during the summer.
- 2.Angers have made no notable squad changes ahead of the season.
- 3.Auxerre had a better goal difference than Angers last season.
- 4.This is the first league match of the 2026-27 season for both teams.
- 5.Prediction favours a 1-0 win for Auxerre, with the same score at halftime.
- 6.Around four cards are expected in the match, indicating a competitive game.
The context
This fixture marks the first competitive match of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season for both Auxerre and Angers. Auxerre enter the match having lost E. Owusu to a transfer during the summer, which could impact their squad depth. Angers, meanwhile, have maintained their squad stability with no notable arrivals or departures. Both sides will be eager to set the tone early in the campaign.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Auxerre
Away — Angers
Analysis
Auxerre hold a slight statistical edge, with a better goal difference than Angers last season, suggesting a marginally stronger defensive or attacking record. The prediction models favour a home win with a 1-0 scoreline, consistent with a tight and tactical game. The halftime score is also expected to be 1-0, indicating Auxerre may take an early lead and hold on. The match is anticipated to be competitive, with around four cards expected, reflecting a spirited but controlled contest.
Prediction
We expect Auxerre to edge out Angers by a single goal, securing a 1-0 victory. The home side is likely to score early and maintain their lead through disciplined defending. Angers will pose challenges but may struggle to break down Auxerre’s defence sufficiently to find an equaliser.
The verdict
In summary, Auxerre look poised to start their season with a narrow win over Angers. The match should be a tight affair with few goals, but Auxerre’s slight advantage in squad quality and goal difference could prove decisive. Fans can expect a competitive game with a modest number of fouls and cards.
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
van den Boomen
van den Boomen
Yellow Card
Labeau Lascary
Assist: Faivre
Goal Disallowed - Foul
Legros
Yellow Card
Labeau Lascary
Legros
Allevinah
Bermont
Djibirin Harouna
Assist: El Ouazzani
Namaso
Faivre
El Ouazzani
Assist: Camara
Piedfort
Sbaï
Arcus
El Ouazzani
Peter
Yellow Card
Akpa
Yellow Card
Diomandé
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 |
| 8 |  Le Mans | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |  Auxerre | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 6 |
| 10 |  Paris Saint Germain | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Auxerre
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3R. Labeau LascaryF
- 5K. DanoisM
- 8N. AhamadaM
- 10D. NamasoF
- 20S. DiomandéD
- 21R. FaivreF
- 23M. DiopG
- 35E. LegrosD
- 46A. PiedfortM
- 92C. AkpaD
Substitutes
- 1P. NardiG
- 7J. CasimirF
- 13T. SiweD
- 17P. EkwahM
- 22F. OppegårdD
- 32R. MandengueD
- 34L. DioubateM
- 77Aristide ZossouM
Angers
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Anthony LopesG
- 2C. ArcusD
- 4O. CamaraD
- 8B. van den BoomenM
- 10A. SbaïM
- 14Y. BelkhdimM
- 18J. AllevinahM
- 19A. El OuazzaniF
- 21J. LefortD
- 26A. BermontM
Substitutes
- 9P. PeterF
- 11Djibirin HarounaF
- 20Marius LouërD
- 24E. BiumlaM
- 34M. GernigonD
- 36Bane DiattaM
- 40Oumar PonaG
Auxerre
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remy Labeau Lascary | F | 61 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kévin Danois(C) | M | 96 | 7.3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3/3 |
| Naouirou Ahamada | M | 96 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4/6 |
| Romain Faivre | F | 71 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| Mamadou Diop | G | 96 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elikya Legros | D | 62 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Piedfort | M | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Sinaly Diomandé | D | 96 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danny Namaso | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Lamine Sy | D | 96 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Clement Akpa | D | 96 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Pierre Ekwah | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telli Siwe | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Nardi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Mandengue | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josué Casimir | F | 25 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Theo Bair | F | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lamfia Dioubaté | M | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Aristide Zossou | M | 34 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Fredrik Oppegård | D | 35 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Angers
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amine El Ouazzani | F | 88 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Anthony Lopes | G | 96 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Branco Van den Boomen | M | 96 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Ousmane Camara | D | 96 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jordan Lefort(C) | D | 96 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yassin Belkhdim | M | 96 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Anthony Bermont | M | 68 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Amine Sbai | M | 81 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Carlens Arcus | D | 87 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jim Allevinah | M | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Emmanuel Biumla | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oumar Pona | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maël Gernigon | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harouna Djibirin | F | 28 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Mamadou Usman Simbakoli | F | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Prosper Peter | F | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Marius Louër | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bané Diatta | M | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Auxerre vs Angers?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Auxerre to win against Angers.
- What score did Fipster predict for Auxerre vs Angers?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Auxerre 1–0 Angers.
- What were the win probabilities for Auxerre vs Angers?
- Fipster's model gave Auxerre a 46% chance of winning, Angers a 27% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 46% confidence — a medium-confidence call.