Reims vs Troyes Prediction & Match Preview

Steffen Schmidt - February 10, 2023

Reims vs Troyes
French Ligue 1
Date: 12 February 2023, Sunday
Kick-off at 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune II (Reims).

Reims will be looking to return to winning ways on Sunday afternoon when they host relegation-threatened Troyes in the 23rd round of Ligue 1.

Belgian manager William Still can’t be satisfied with the latest performances his men have put up. Reims failed to beat strugglers Auxerre in a goalless draw seven days ago and they went on to lose 3-1 away at Toulouse on Wednesday evening in the last 16 round of Coupe de France.

On a positive note, Reims are still unbeaten in 14 consecutive Ligue 1 affairs. They will have a great chance to continue this extraordinary run here against Troyes who have not been pulling up any trees recently.

The visitors have taken just one point from the previous five league outings. They are now just a single point above the relegation area.

Head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has huge issues with his team’s defensive line. Troyes now have the worst defensive record in the entire league after conceding three goals in the last weekend’s home clash against Lyon.

Troyes allowed 48 goals in 22 Ligue 1 affairs so far in the season. They have shipped seven goals in the previous two defeats to Toulouse and Lyon.

The numbers are even worse on travels as Troyes conceded at least two goals in each of the previous six league matches away from home. They shipped as many as nine goals in the last two road outings.

Reims vs Troyes Head-to-head

• Troyes will rely on tradition since they have lost only 6 of the last 24 head to head affairs with Reims.
• Troyes also have three victories in the previous five H2H encounters with Reims.
• The Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score bet landed in three of the previous four meetings between Reims and Troyes.

Reims vs Troyes Prediction

Reims have a fine home record of four wins, four draws, and two losses in ten league games on the home patch this season. They have a genuine predator in the final third in the like of Folarin Balogun who is enjoying a fabulous campaign with 14 goals in 21 appearances in this term of Ligue 1.

Balogun will have plenty of room on Sunday against Troyes and we fancy him to score two or more goals at the sky-high 7.50 odds. We will also take Reims to win by two or more goals difference at the odds of 2.45.

Reims vs Troyes Betting Tips

• Reims to win in -1.5 Asian Handicap @ 2.45 (29/20)

• Folarin Balogun to score two or more goals @ 7.50 (13/2) odd.

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