Saint-Etienne vs Troyes. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1

After an 11th place finish in the previous season team got off to a slow start in the new campaign, after 28 rounds of the current season they found themselves stuck in the relegation zone. 

The Saints have six victories and eight draws to their name, delivering 26 points and an 18th spot in the standings. The Greens are weak on the offense, averaging less than one goal per game, team also conceded almost two goals per game. After a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (1:3) Pascal Dupraz' men beat Metz (1:0) and split the points with Lille (0:0). Team is only three points ahead of the bottom-placed Bordeaux. 

Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign, after a successful first round The White-Greenswere beaten by a modest Bergerac side (0:1). 

Hamouma, Crivelli, Macon and Sow won't feature in the upcoming match. 

The young club had a strong start in a top-flight division, after a promotion from Ligue 2. Unfortunately, their performance eventually declined. After 28 rounds of the season the White-Blues have seven victories and seven draws to their name, delivering 28 points and a 15th spot in the standings. 

Team's offensive line is not looking good, only 26 goals were scored. After a string of defeats Troyes drew to Marseille (1:1). Laurent Batlles' men also beat Bordeaux (2:0) and Nantes (1:0). 

Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign. In the first round team was defeated by Nancy (1:2 pen). 

Suk, Rami, Domingues and Azamoum are unavailable for the match.