Troyes vs Reims prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2022-10-01 13:00.
After losing their first three games to start the season, Troyes have come storming back by falling to only one defeat in their last five matches (W3, D1), highlighted by an impressive 3-1 comeback win against Clermont last time out. Worryingly though that was the sixth time this season Troyes have conceded first, a habit manager Bruno Irles will try to break sooner rather than later.
The Stade de l'Aube faithful will try to play their part in getting their troops off to a brighter start, welcoming them home after successive away games prior to the international break (W1, L1). The home fans may actually be happier to see their opponents rather than their own team though, considering they’ve celebrated victory over Reims in each of the last nine home league H2Hs, keeping five accompanying clean sheets too!
That will likely put a dent in Reims’ already fragile confidence, as despite scoring in each of their first six games this season, they have failed to find the net in their last two (L2). Reims have largely become known as a mid-table side but appear to have picked a bad season to drop their levels (W1, D3, L4), as they now find themselves flirting with this season's extended relegation zone with four clubs to drop down to Ligue 2 this season.
The Red and Whites will therefore hit the road needing points, which may work to their advantage since they’ve won ten of their last twelve Ligue 1 points away from home. Manager Óscar García may opt to deliver a fiery team talk in the changing room beforehand, but he must ensure his own short fuse is well controlled, having been booked five times already this season!
Players to watch: Troyes Mama Baldé enjoys a tussle with Reims, providing four goal contributions in five H2Hs (G2, A2), while Reims will hope on-loan youngster Folarin Balogun will continue his good form, having scored six of his eight league goals in club football away from home.
Hot stat: Neither Troyes or Reims have kept a clean sheet this season.