Match Preview
Ligue 1 action continues on November 30, 2025, as Angers SCO host Racing Club de Lens for what promises to be an intriguing Matchday 14 encounter. Angers, returning to the top flight, will be looking to solidify their mid-table position, while Lens, flying high in the league, aims to continue their push at the top. This match pits a resilient Angers side against a high-flying Lens team that has shown remarkable consistency this season.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | Olympique de Marseille | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 28 |
| 3 | Racing Club de Lens | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Olympique Lyonnais | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | AS Monaco FC | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | OGC Nice | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Toulouse FC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Paris FC | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 | Le Havre AC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 14 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Lorient | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 11 |
| 17 | FC Metz | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -16 | 11 |
| 18 | AJ Auxerre | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -12 | 8 |
After 13 matchdays in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, the two teams find themselves in very different positions:
- Racing Club de Lens (RCL): Positioned impressively at 3rd place, Lens has accumulated 28 points from 13 games. Their record stands at 9 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with a strong goal difference of +11 (22 goals scored, 11 conceded). This highlights their balanced attack and solid defense, making them one of the league’s top performers.
- Angers SCO (ANG): Occupying the 11th spot, Angers has gathered 16 points. They have managed 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses over their 13 fixtures. Their goal statistics show 11 goals scored and 15 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -4. Angers will need to improve their attacking output to climb higher in the standings.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2025 | Ligue 1 | Racing Club de Lens | 1 - 0 | Angers SCO |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Ligue 1 | Angers SCO | 0 - 1 | Racing Club de Lens |
| 18 Mar 2023 | Ligue 1 | Racing Club de Lens | 3 - 0 | Angers SCO |
| 05 Nov 2022 | Ligue 1 | Angers SCO | 1 - 2 | Racing Club de Lens |
| 27 Feb 2022 | Ligue 1 | Angers SCO | 1 - 2 | Racing Club de Lens |
Looking at the recent history between Angers and Lens, Racing Club de Lens holds a significant advantage:
- In their last 8 encounters across all competitions, Lens has dominated with 5 wins, compared to Angers’ single victory. There have also been 2 draws.
- Notably, Lens has won the last five consecutive matches against Angers. This includes a 1-0 home win in January 2025 and a 0-1 away win in August 2024, both during the current 2024/2025 season.
- Historically, matches between these two sides have often been tight, but Lens has consistently found ways to secure victories in recent years, often by slim margins or with dominant displays like their 3-0 win in March 2023.
Our Prediction
Considering the current league form and the strong head-to-head record, Racing Club de Lens enters this match as clear favorites. Their superior league position, robust defense, and consistent goal-scoring ability, coupled with Angers’ struggles in attack, point towards a confident performance from the visitors. Lens’ proven ability to get results against Angers, especially recently, further strengthens this outlook.
Our betting tip is for a victory for the away team.
RC Lens to Win
