LiontipsTroyes vs PSG. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Troyes is one of the youngest French clubs. In their 35-year history team will play in the Ligue 1 for the tenth time. In the previous season White-Blues put up a wonderful performance in Ligue 2, where they recorded 23 victories and eight draws in 38 matches.
These results brought 77 points and a first spot. Team was not so efficient on the offense, but 60 goals were enough to win the title of the second-tier division.
In three last matches of the season Laurent Batlles' team beat Chateauroux (2:1), Dunkerque (2:0) and was defeated by Havre (2:3).
Despite a relatively small budget, team was active on the transfer market. Troyes bought Renaud Ripart from Nimes for 3,3 millions, Metinho from Fluminense for 5 millions, Mama Balde from Dijon for 3,5 millions and Rominigue Kouame from Lille for 2,5 millions.
Salmier won't be able to play in this game due to suspension.
Nine-time French champion failed to catch up to Lille in the previous season and lost the Ligue 1 title to them. Moreover, in the first match of the season Dogs left the Parisians without the French Super Cup (1:0).
In the previous season Paris Saint Germain won the French Cup. Team collected the trophy after a victory over Monaco in the final match (2:0). In 38 rounds of the previous Ligue 1 season Red-Blues recorded 26 victories and four draws, these results brought 82 points, which is one less than the leader. Team had the best offensive record in the league, they have scored 86 goals. In two last rounds of the season capital club beat Reims (4:0) and Brest (2:0).
Team signed Sergio Ramos, who arrived to French capital as a free agent. Danilo was bought from Porto for 16 millions, Georginho Wijnaldum was signed from Liverpool and Hakimi came from Inter for 60 millions.
Rafinha, Dagba, Bernat, Ramosand Letellier are sidelined for this game. Idrissa Gueye is isolated due to COVID-19.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
PSG won five most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 PSG's matches
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Troyes
Tip and bets
Teams are nowhere near each other now. It will be a serious challenge for Troyes. Hosts will try to sit out on defense, but they are unlikely to contain the runner-up of Ligue 1. Some of PSG players are injured, but rotation should help the team to avoid any problems.
We are expecting a confident victory for the capital club in the first match of new season.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) goals on PSG
We think that hosts' defense won't be able to contain the powerful offensive line of PSG, but Troyes should be able to convert their chance on the counter-attack or on the set-piece.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals
