PSG — Angers : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Season Review and Pre-season Approach

Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed a stellar previous season, securing a treble. They even had a chance to win the Club World Cup, but an unexpected and disappointing final put an end to that aspiration. The Parisian giants were notably the only top European club to forego any friendly matches this summer, opting for a well-deserved break after what was essentially a year of continuous play.

Early Season Form and Super Cup Victory

Despite this unconventional preparation, Luis Enrique’s squad has already claimed another piece of silverware, triumphing over Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup (2-2, penalties: 4-3). They certainly had a stroke of luck, equalizing with two goals in the final 20 minutes. However, minor physical issues were evident, which is understandable given they had to jump straight into such a demanding fixture after their vacation period.

Ligue 1 Start and Transfer Activity

The Spanish coach even took a calculated risk, fielding a semi-regular lineup for their opening league match against Nantes, which they managed to win narrowly by a score of 1-0. Surprisingly, the club’s wealthy owners did not engage in overly aggressive transfer market activity. Their key acquisitions included Lucas Chevalier (from Lille) as a replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Illia Zabarnyi (from Bournemouth) to provide cover for Marquinhos. Player departures were not critical, with Nordi Mukiele moving to Sunderland and Milan Škriniar to Fenerbahçe.

Squad Availability

Luis Enrique’s only absentees due to injury are Kimpembe and Mayulu.

Angers’ Pre-Season Performance

Angers enjoyed a rather solid pre-season, securing victories in four out of their six friendly encounters. These outcomes can be considered commendable, especially considering that “Les Scoïstes” made virtually no significant transfers during the summer window. While there were a few targeted signings, relying solely on loans and free agents has its limitations.

Impressive League Start and Squad Challenges

Alexandre Dujeux’s side has already managed to pleasantly surprise in the national championship, defeating another Parisian adversary, Paris FC, with a 1-0 scoreline. This was particularly impressive as they had to play the final 30 minutes with ten men after Louis Mouton received a red card.

Key Absences for Angers

Beyond the suspended Mouton, Dujeux will also be without the injured Abdelli.