Lyon 2–0 Angers: our model backed Lyon (correct)

Lyon
Ligue 1Full time · 90 minutes2–0Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu
Angers

Prediction outcome

Result pick correct

We predicted Lyon win (67%). Final score 2–0.

Exact score matched

Most likely score 2-0, actual 2-0. Exact scores land about one time in eight, so this is shown for reference.

Over 2.5 goals: no

We gave over 2.5 a 52% chance; the match had 2 goals.

Both teams scored: no

We gave both teams to score a 47% chance.

RPS for this match0.062Lower is better · running average 0.193Track record

Original forecast

Locked before kickoff ·
Lyon67%Pick · Home win
Draw21%Draw
Angers12%Away win

90-minute result, extra time not included. Rounded so the three add up to 100%.

Predicted most likely score2 – 0
Actual result2 – 0

Timeline

  1. Forecast lockedSaved and hashed 6 hours 7 min before kickoff (our standard is 24 hours; this forecast was locked later).
  2. Match completedFull time, 90 minutes: 2–0.
  3. Result verifiedConfirmed by two sources, then graded.

What happened vs what we expected

We made Lyon the pick at 67% to win. That pick was correct. The most likely score in our grid was 2-0; the actual 2-0 had a 12.8% chance. This match scored an RPS of 0.062, better than our running average of 0.193 (lower is better).

Pre-match analysis (unchanged)

Our model gives Lyon a 67% chance of beating Angers at Groupama Stadium, with the draw at 21% and Angers at 12%. The most likely score is 2-0 (13%). High confidence.

Model panel

ModelLyonDrawAngersLikely score
Statistical modelElo + Dixon-Coles66.9%21.3%11.8%2-0
Final (published)V1: equals the statistical model66.9%21.3%11.8%2-0

Claude and Codex run only for selected leagues and have not run for this match, so only the statistical model is shown. In V1 the published probability is the statistical model alone; Claude and Codex run in shadow and are graded separately.

How we grade each model

Recent form

Days of rest count matches in every competition, cups included.

Lyon3rd · 17 pts from 9 · 6 days' rest

  1. Drew 0–0 v Paris FC (away), 12 Sep
  2. Won 4–0 v Stade Rennais (home), 19 Sep
  3. Lost 1–2 v Lens (away), 9 Oct
  4. Won 2–1 v Nice (home), 18 Oct
  5. Lost 0–2 v Paris Saint-Germain (away), 26 Oct

Last 5 league matches, latest on the right

  1. Lost 1–2 v Lens (away), 9 Oct, Ligue 1
  2. Won 3–2 v Crystal Palace (home), 15 Oct, UEFA Europa League
  3. Won 2–1 v Nice (home), 18 Oct, Ligue 1
  4. Lost 0–3 v TSG Hoffenheim (away), 22 Oct, UEFA Europa League
  5. Lost 0–2 v Paris Saint-Germain (away), 26 Oct, Ligue 1

Last 5 in all competitions, including cups

Rest counted from Ligue 1 v Paris Saint-Germain, 26 Oct

Angers15th · 8 pts from 9 · 7 days' rest

  1. Drew 0–0 v Le Havre AC (away), 12 Sep
  2. Won 2–0 v Troyes (home), 19 Sep
  3. Lost 1–5 v Brest (away), 10 Oct
  4. Lost 2–5 v Marseille (home), 18 Oct
  5. Drew 0–0 v Lorient (home), 25 Oct

Last 5 league matches, latest on the right

Rest counted from Ligue 1 v Lorient, 25 Oct

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings, latest first. Meetings in divisions we do not cover are not included.

DateHomeScoreAway
5 Apr 2026Angers0 – 0Lyon
19 Sep 2025Lyon1 – 0Angers
17 May 2025Lyon2 – 0Angers
7 Dec 2024Angers0 – 3Lyon
25 Feb 2023Angers1 – 3Lyon
Full head-to-head record

FAQ

What was the result of Lyon vs Angers?

Lyon 2–0 Angers after 90 minutes.

Did the AI predict Lyon vs Angers correctly?

Yes. Our locked forecast made Lyon the pick at 67%.

What score did the model expect?

The single most likely score was 2-0 (13%). The actual 2-0 had a 12.8% chance in the same grid.

How is this forecast graded?

On the 90-minute result with the Ranked Probability Score (RPS), where lower is better. This match scored 0.062.

Was the forecast changed after kickoff?

No. It was locked at 1 Nov 2026 10:08 UTC with sha256 d3dc438112cb and is published in our public ledger.

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