Lille are consistent in the league, while Troyes are reeling from a heavy setback: Lille vs Troyes prediction
The Ligue 1 fourth-round match between Lille and Troyes will take place on 13 September at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium. The hosts remain unbeaten in the league, while the visitors head into the fixture after a heavy 6-2 defeat to Strasbourg.
Lille: seven points and a strong start
Davide Ancelotti's side began the season with a 2-0 victory over Angers, then drew 2-2 with PSG before beating Toulouse 1-0. With seven points, Lille remain among the leading teams and are one of only five Ligue 1 sides still unbeaten.
Their home form is far from ideal, however, with Lille failing to win any of their last four league matches on their own ground. During the week, they also suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Betis in the Champions League.
Troyes: heavy defeat after a promising start
The Ligue 1 newcomers made a respectable start to the season, collecting four points from a goalless draw with Paris and a 2-1 victory over Lorient. However, Stéphane Dumont's side collapsed defensively in the third round and conceded six goals against Strasbourg.
Troyes have already conceded seven goals in three matches, with defensive reliability now their main concern. Several injuries in the back line add another complication.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Lille have collected seven points from a possible nine in the league.
- Troyes have conceded seven goals in three rounds.
- Lille are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Troyes, while the most recent home fixture ended in a 5-1 victory.
The hosts should take advantage of the visitors' problems: Lille vs Troyes prediction
Troyes can be an awkward opponent, but their defence raises too many questions after the 6-2 defeat to Strasbourg. Against a team featuring Giroud and a strong selection of attacking players, that is particularly dangerous.
Lille have looked significantly more consistent so far and should use this home match to end their poor run on their own ground. The visitors, however, are still capable of finding an opportunity to score.
