PARIS, France — This Saturday, April 5, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Angers at Parc des Princes with the opportunity to secure the Ligue 1 title if they avoid defeat. PSG currently sits 21 points ahead of second-placed Monaco with just seven games left in the season.
PSG has remained unbeaten throughout the domestic campaign, needing only one point against Angers this weekend to clinch their 13th French crown. The team faced a hiccup last weekend when Monaco scored a late winner against Nice, but the massive gap between the two clubs means that the title is nearly within reach for the Parisians.
“We have been solid all season, and we are confident heading into this match,” said PSG manager Luis Enrique. “The team has worked hard, and we now have a chance to finish off what we started.”
Enrique’s squad displayed strength in their last outing, thrashing Saint-Etienne 6-1, equaling their longest unbeaten start to a season at 27 games. Furthermore, PSG’s 15 consecutive league wins against Angers mark the longest such streak in Ligue 1 history.
Despite Angers’ struggles, having lost four consecutive matches without scoring, they still hope to find their form at the Parc des Princes. Currently ranked 14th, Angers are only three points above the relegation playoff zone, making this clash critical for their survival.
“Our situation is tense, but we must believe we can turn things around,” said Angers midfielder Aholou. “Playing against a giant like PSG is never easy, but we are prepared to fight.”
Angers has faced PSG at their home ground nine times since 2016, losing every match and conceding 31 goals. They face a daunting task this weekend as they aim to improve their form against a team that has shown remarkable dominance at home.
PSG’s starting lineup may see some rotations, particularly with the Champions League quarter-finals against Aston Villa looming. Key players such as Kvaratskhelia and Mbappe are expected to be in the starting XI, but Enrique may give some players a rest if the score allows.
Angers will welcome back midfielder Belkebla from suspension but will remain without several injured players, including defender Hanin, who has been vital in their backline.
The likelihood of another PSG victory appears high according to betting odds, with Paris Saint-Germain at 81.8% to win this weekend compared to Angers’ 9.1%. Angers’ form is wretched, making it challenging to challenge one of Europe’s most potent attacking squads.
As they prepare to reclaim their title, PSG is determined to deliver a stellar performance at home, potentially leaving Angers to reflect on another heartbreaking result as they seek to escape the relegation zone.
