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Saint-Etienne vs Troyes: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On March 18, Saint-Etienne will take on Troyes in the Ligue 1 clash. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Saint-Etienne
FranceAfter an 11th place finish in the previous season team got off to a slow start in the new campaign, after 28 rounds of the current season they found themselves stuck in the relegation zone.
The Saints have six victories and eight draws to their name, delivering 26 points and an 18th spot in the standings. The Greens are weak on the offense, averaging less than one goal per game, team also conceded almost two goals per game. After a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (1:3) Pascal Dupraz' men beat Metz (1:0) and split the points with Lille (0:0). Team is only three points ahead of the bottom-placed Bordeaux.
Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign, after a successful first round The White-Greenswere beaten by a modest Bergerac side (0:1).
Hamouma, Crivelli, Macon and Sow won't feature in the upcoming match.
Troyes
FranceThe young club had a strong start in a top-flight division, after a promotion from Ligue 2. Unfortunately, their performance eventually declined. After 28 rounds of the season the White-Blues have seven victories and seven draws to their name, delivering 28 points and a 15th spot in the standings.
Team's offensive line is not looking good, only 26 goals were scored. After a string of defeats Troyes drew to Marseille (1:1). Laurent Batlles' men also beat Bordeaux (2:0) and Nantes (1:0).
Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign. In the first round team was defeated by Nancy (1:2 pen).
Suk, Rami, Domingues and Azamoum are unavailable for the match.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 4 of 6 latest matches of Saint-Etienne
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Troyes
Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the hosts tonight, they are very inconsistent, but managed to improve in recent matches. The Saints are also seriously motivated - team needs to leave the danger zone, so they have no margin for error now. We are expecting a success from Saint-Etienne tonight.
Our prediction - Saint-Etienne to win the match
We think that both teams will try to put up a cautious defensive performance, because everything is not so great for them on the offense. We think that the outcome will be decided by one or two goals - that's how the previous match ended. We offer to place a bet on the White-Greens this time, they will have fans' support and huge motivation.
Our second bet is on Saint-Etienne to win by two goals
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