Angers vs Troyes: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Angers got off to a confident start in the current season and even had hopes to fight for a spot in one of European competitions. But towards the middle of the season team lost focus and now team has almost no chance to succeed. 

After 20 rounds Gerald Baticle's men have six victories and eight draws, which brought 26 points and a 12th spot in the standings. After two back-to-back defeats team drew to Lorient (0:0).

Team failed to achieve success in the French Cup, at the first stage The White-Blacks were eliminated by Linas (0:2). 

Bahoken, Brahimi, Doumbia, Ebosse, Thomas, Ounahi and Ould Khaled won't feature in the match. 

Troyes got off to a successful start, but it didn't last long. Just like the hosts, visitors were defeated at the first stage of French Cup by Nancy (1:2, on penalties). 

As for Ligue 1, Bruno Irles' men have five victories and five draws, which brought 20 points and only a 15th spot in the standings. In two most recent matches The White-Blues were beaten by Lyon (0:1), but recorded a victory over Montpellier (1:0).

Azamoum, Balde, Kabore, Kouame, Metinho, Moulin, Sandler and Touzghar won't feature in the match.