LiontipsLille vs Troyes. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Reigning champions of France won the French Super Cup at the start of the season, but then something went wrong. After 16 rounds Les Dogues have five victories and six draws, which brought them 21 points and a 12th spot in the standings.
After such a terrible performance The Red-Blues finally gained form on November, they were undefeated that month - three draws with Angers (1:1), Monaco (2:2) and Nantes (1:1). In the first winter day Jocelyn Gourvennec's men recorded a victory over Rennes (2:1).
Leonardo won't play in the match due to a neck injury.
Troyes got off to a great start in the current Ligue 1 season after an unexpected promotion in the previous campaign. After 16 rounds team has four victories and four draws, which earned them 16 points and a 15th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored less than one goal per game on average.
Now it is clear that team needs an improvement of the squad. After a string of three defeats Laurent Batlles' men recorded a home victory over Lorient (2:0).
Domingues, Tardieu, Sandler, Metinho, Larouci and Azamoum won't feature in this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lille
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in each of the halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors won't have many chances for a success in this match. Lille completely failed the start of the season, but have almost clinched a spot in the playoffs of the Champions League, today they need to pick up points in Ligue 1, because otherwise they can forget about the European competitions zone. We are expecting a success from the hosts due to fans' support, motivation and class of players.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Lille
We are not expecting many goals today. Visitors are having problems with creating chances, while champion will try to get the victory with a little effort.
Our second bet is on total under 3 goals
