Lyon vs Troyes: Lyon eye successive victories when they welcome Troyes to the Groupama Stadium in their next match of the Ligue 1 on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Lyon vs Troyes
Venue: Groupama Stadium, Decines-Charpieu, France
Date: Saturday 20th August, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
Lyon picked up their first points of the season in the opening day win over AC Ajaccio 2-1 earlier this month.
Tete and Lacazette struck for Lyon to get them off to the flying start. They had a week’s gap due to their 2nd match being postponed last week.
They aim for another significant victory to keep their title charge and hopes in the running.
On the other hand, Troyes lost 3-0 to Toulouse in their previous match last week which made it back-to-back defeats in the Ligue 1.
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Troyes has lost 4 successive matches including their final 2 pre-season matches as well and lack any form, tempo or morale.
A turnaround is needed as they are already struggling in 19th position on the league table.
Both sides last met in January during the Ligue 1, where Lyon won 1-0 away from home.
Form Guide
Lyon: WDWLL
Troyes: LLLLD
Last Matches of both teams:
Lyon 2-1 AC Ajaccio
Troyes 0-3 Toulouse
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Lyon vs Troyes in India?
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Team News
Boateng, Pollersbeck, Dembele and Diomande are out for the hosts due to injuries while Lopes is suspended.
Abdu, Bruus and Azamoum are ruled out of contention due to long term injuries for the visitors.
Lyon possible 11:
Riou, Gusto, Mendes, Lukeba, Tagliafico, Paquetá, Lepenant, Tolisso, Tete, Lacazette and Ekambi
Troyes possible 11:
Gallon, Larouci, Rami, Salmier, Palmer-Brown, Baldé, Ripart, Kouamé, Tardieu, Chavalerin and M Baldé
Prediction: Lyon 2-0 Troyes
Lyon is the side with more confidence and should be able to make it successive league wins.
Troyes haven’t been able to start their season off well and are on the opposite end of the table.
Players to watch out for: Tete, Lacazette, M Balde and Tardieu.