Lille vs Troyes: Lille and Troyes meet each other on Saturday after a quick turnaround as both sides eye successive wins in the Ligue 1.
Match Details:
Teams: Lille vs Troyes
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
Date: Saturday 4th December, 2021
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
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Preview
Lille head into this after a 2-1 away win over 3rd placed, Rennes in their previous match on Wednesday.
This was an impressive win considering the contrasting form of both sides this season.
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Xeka and Sanches scored for the visitors in the first half while Bourigeaud found the net for Rennes.
It was a huge three points for the defending champions as they picked up their first league win since the 2-0 win over Marseille in early October.
The win took Lille to 12th in the Ligue 1 table with 21 points from 16 matches.
On the other hand, Troyes picked up their first win after a hat-trick of losses when they beat Lorient 2-0 at home in mid-week.
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Ripart and Kouamé scored the crucial strikes for Troyes which saw jump to 15th place to 16 points from as many matches.
Both sides are looking to create some momentum and consistency as neither have got going this season especially Lille, since they are champions.
These two sides last met in the Ligue 1 in 2017-18 season when Troyes won 1-0 at home through Niane’s first half effort.
Form Guide
Lille: DDWDW
Troyes: DLLLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Rennes 1-2 Lille
Troyes 2-0 Lorient
Jonathan Ikoné has already accepted Fiorentina contract proposal on a long-term contract. Deal set to be completed for January transfer window. 🇫🇷 #Fiorentina
Lille will receive around €15m when negotiations will be finalized. pic.twitter.com/OQKWH2qRRf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 1, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lille vs Troyes in India?
The match can be live streamed on Voot Select App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on VH1 channel.
Team News
Lille has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Whereas; Rami (hamstring), Domingues (Groin), Azamoum (cruciate ligament), Metinho (Shoulder), Sandler (thigh) and Larouci (Achilles Tendon) miss out for the visitors.
Lille possible 11:
Grbic, Mandava, Botman, Fonte, Celik, Bamba, Xeka, Andre, Onana, Sanches and David
Troyes possible 11:
Gallon, Kone, Salmier, Giraudon, Kabore, Biancone, Tardieu, Dingome, Balde, Chadli and Touzghar
Prediction: Lille 2-1 Troyes
Both sides are coming off impressive mid-week wins. Lille would be more confident given their result vs a strong Rennes side.
Lille has the capabilities to pull off surprise wins this season and with the home crowd backing them, we see them nick this one.
Players to watch out for: Sanches, David, Chadli and Balde.
