Troyes vs Lens: can Lens progress to the French Cup quarter-finals?
In the French Cup round of 16, Troyes will face Lens, with the match taking place on Wednesday, February 4 and kicking off at 21:00 CET. I would like to suggest a betting option for this encounter.
Troyes vs Lens: match facts and head-to-head
- Troyes have lost their last two matches.
- Lens have lost just one of their last ten matches, winning nine.
- Lens have scored at least one goal in 12 consecutive matches.
- At home, Troyes have lost one of their last four matches.
- In away games, Lens have lost one of their last six matches, winning five.
- In 50% of matches this season, Lens have scored in both halves.
- Lens have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their matches this season, Troyes in 32%.
- Troyes and Lens drew 1:1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Lens are unbeaten against Troyes in their last five head-to-head encounters.
Troyes vs Lens: match preview
Troyes are a Ligue 2 side and currently sit top of the table, firmly in contention for promotion to the top tier of French football. However, the team have lost their last two matches, allowing their closest rivals to close the gap. In the French Cup, Troyes started from the first round, where they thrashed Aizen 3:0, then defeated Touraine 2:0, beat Marcq-en-Barœul 3:1, and in the previous round overcame Bastia 2:0.
Lens are producing outstanding results in Ligue 1 and currently occupy second place in the standings. After 20 rounds, they have collected 46 points and trail the league leaders by just two. Lens have lost only once in their last ten Ligue 1 matches. In the French Cup, Lens entered the competition in the third round, beating Feignies-Aulnoye 3:1 before routing Sochaux 3:0. A few days ago, Lens also secured a 1:0 victory over Le Havre.
Probable line-ups
- Troyes: Konate; Titi, Monfray, Gambor, Ouzenadji; Diop, Ifnaoui, Adeline; Odede, Detourbet, Bentayeb
- Lens: Risser; Antonio, Ganiou, Sarr; Thomasson, Sotoca, Abdulhamid, Udol; Said, Guilavogui, Edouard
Prediction
Both Lens and Troyes are among the leaders of their respective divisions, so we can expect a tense and highly competitive contest. However, I believe the visitors have what it takes to progress to the next round, and I suggest a bet on a Lens victory.
