Lille vs Troyes Prediction & Tips
This will be a fight of champions at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, as Lille, the current monarch of Ligue 1, will face Troyes, champion of the previous Ligue 2 season. Five points and three places separate these two teams for the start of the day, in what is probably a reflection of the terrible campaign that the champion of the last season of the French first division has had. Still, Lille will hope to continue their current four-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 (W1, E3) in this meeting, as they look to record consecutive wins for just the second time this season.
Opening the scoring has been a fundamental part of that current streak, although it has also contributed to their misfortune this season, as the victory against Rennes on the final matchday (2-1) ended a five-game losing streak in the Ligue 1 (E4, P1) in which he let the advantage slip after scoring the first goal. With Lille having scored the first goal in 12 league games after Matchday 16 – more times than any other team in the league – holding the lead is a clear area in which they must improve, and coach Jocelyn Guorvennec surely already. He has spoken to his staff about this.
A 2-0 win against Lorient ended a three-game losing streak in which Troyes failed to score and allowed them to escape the immediate danger of falling into the relegation zone. The lack of goals (15) has been a clear problem for this team, especially away from home, where no other team has scored less than their lousy record of six goals for the start of the day.
Although this offensive lack is not the only problem he has as a visitor, since ten of the 14 goals he has conceded away from home this season in Ligue 1 were recorded after the break – a statistic that shows that Troyes often lose the game. concentration in the second half.
Players to watch: Jonathan David opened the scoring in six of the seven Ligue 1 games in which he was on target this season. Troyes goalkeeper Gaultier Gallon will be looking to keep him at bay in this match, and thus be able to keep his goal unbeaten in consecutive league matches for the first time since April.
Highlight: No team in Ligue 1 has recorded more yellow cards than Lille this season (41).
Lille – Troyes FREE TIPS
Lille – Win @ 1.55
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
