Strasbourg vs Troyes: a positive result for the newcomer?
We offer a prediction for Ligue 1 match between Strasbourg and Troyes on August 22. What to expect from this clash? The answer is down below.

Command Analysis

Strasbourg

In 38 rounds of the previous season Strasbourg recorded only 11 victories and nine draws, which brought them 42 points. Team finished only two points ahead of relegation zone, which is an embarassing result.
Team started the new season with a new head coach, Julien Stephan. Club also signed Aholou from Monaco, Lucas Perrin from Marseille and a defender Karol Fila from Lechia for 1,5 million euros.
In the first round of the current season Racing went down to Angers (0:2), then put up a decent performance against PSG (2:4). After two defeats team went to the bottom of the standings.
Aholou, Mothiba, Sahi and Djiku, who is suspended won't be able to play in an upcoming match.

Troyes

In 38 rounds of the previous Ligue 2 season Troyesmanaged to secure 23 victories and eight draws, which brought them 77 points and a top spot in the standings. Visitors started their tenth season in the top-flight.
During the summer club signed Renaud Ripart from Nimes for 3,3 million euros, Metinho from Fluminense for 5 million euros, Mama Balde from Dijon for 3,5 million euros and Rominigue Kouame from Lille for 2,5 million euros.
In the first match of Ligue 1 White-Blues put up a decent performance against PSG (1:2) and then went down to Clermont (0:2).
Kabore, Larouci, Metinho, Mutombo and Suk Hyun-jun won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 recent matches of Strasbourg

СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Strasbourg

Tip and bets
Both opponents got off to a terrible start and are in a desperate need of first points. In our opinion, hosts will have an advantage - there are many experienced players in their squad. We are expecting the first victory from Strasbourg at home.
Our prediction - Strasbourg to win
Both opponents have serious problems in the offense and same can be said about the defense. In our opinion, the outcome of this game will be decided by one or two goals.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals