PSG take on the visitors Angers in the round 2 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, August 22nd at Parc des Princes (Paris).
PSG are always expected to win domestically. The Parisians have long shifted their main focus to the international stage. Their long wait for Champions League glory finally ended last season when Luis Enrique, on his second attempt, guided them to the famous trophy. On top of that, PSG had the chance to add another major honor at the Club World Cup, where they beat Bayern and Real Madrid but suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat in the final against Chelsea. After a short break, they nearly collapsed in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham, coming back from 0-2 down after the 85th minute before winning on penalties. Last week they edged Nantes 1-0 thanks to a deflected Vitinha strike, while also finalizing the signings of Chevalier and Zabarnyi. PSG’s form is steady but not explosive, as Enrique is clearly managing the squad to peak later in the campaign. Even so, their defensive solidity and ability to grind out results suggest they will remain difficult to stop in Ligue 1.
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Angers are a modest project that only returned to Ligue 1 in 2024. Survival was the key objective, and they achieved it with ten wins and 36 points, finishing as high as 14th in the table. Over the summer, Angers once again refreshed the squad with low-cost signings, and they opened the new campaign with a 1-0 win over Paris FC, even though they played much of the game with ten men. For a side with limited resources, any points are crucial, and that early victory provides confidence. Their realistic aim is to stay clear of the relegation zone, and picking up results against fellow strugglers will be decisive.
PSG’s dominance in this fixture has been absolute, with the champions winning every single meeting since 2016. The capital giants are expected to take all three points. However, they are not forcing their fitness levels, so the value is on the under 4.0 goals market.
Prediction for the match: Under 4.0 scored goals.
