Troyes vs PSG: Preview, Free Tip & Prediction

06.08.2021 10:30

Summer is slowly spilling into its second half and with this transition, the best leagues in the world are starting to make their transition. In the first round of the newly launched Ligue 1, the newcomer from the Grand Est region will take on Paris giant's Paris Saint Germain.

 

Basic information, news and team form

The newcomer from the Aube department will face a trial by fire right at the start of the competition. Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne as the full name of the team sounds has the 2nd smallest budget in the league and its value on the stock market is 23 times less than PSG. If we look at the home team's preparation, we can't exactly talk about success. Out of six preliminary matches they managed to win only once, draw twice and lose 3 times. The preparation for the season did not go quite as expected for the team of coach Laurent Batlles.

 

PSG, on the other hand, despite the absence of their big names and summer reinforcements, had an excellent preparation. In 5 preliminary matches, the oil tycoons managed to win 4 times, including a 4-0 win in the first match against Le Mans. After a four-game winning streak, a 2-2 draw with Sevilla was followed by the first tough Super Cup match against the Doges of Lille. It was the reigning champion from Lille who took the Trophée des Champions trophy after a well-deserved 1-0 win, ending PSG's 8-year streak.

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match

The clear favourite for this match is also PSG according to the bookmakers. The bookmakers value a PSG win at around 1.3. This match could also be characterized as a David vs. Goliath match, where the Goliath in this case is the team Les Parisiens. Despite these significant disadvantages, it is important to remember that PSG will still not be at full strength, many players are yet to return from holidays and only Hakimi has managed to fully join the team from the summer reinforcements. In case Neymar and co. make it through the first game, he will only come off the bench in the second half.

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups

As mentioned coach Pochettino will have to do without the late returnees from the holidays and so in attack, we can expect Icardi and Draxler instead of Mbappe and Neymar. Juan Bernat, Colin Dagba and Sergio Ramos are injured. Other question marks are Marco Verratti, Leandro Paredes, Marquinhos and Pablo Sarabia who are still struggling with their injuries.

For Troyes, we have no injuries reported, so coach Battles will be able to rely on his strongest eleven.

 

Troyes - estimated line-up:

Gallon - El Hajjam, Giraudon, Salmier - Kaboré, Tardieu, Kouamé, Koné - Baldé, Ripart, Lumeka

PSG - estimated line-up:

Navas - Hakimi, Kimpembe, Diallo, Kurzawa - Danilo, Herrera, Wijnaldum - Kalimuendo, Icardi, Draxler

 

Free tip for Troyes vs PSG - under 1,5 goals in first half (1,57)

 

Frequently asked questions about the match Troyes vs PSG:

Where to watch Troyes vs PSG live on TV? The match is live on nova sport 2 

Which players to watch during the match? Icardi, Navas, Wijnaldum

Who is the favourite for the match? PSG is the favourite according to the bookmakers (1,30). 

How did the last game between the two teams end? Troyes 0:2 PSG, 03/03/2018. 

What time does the match start? Saturday 7/08/2021 at 21:00.

What stadium will the match be played in? Stade de l'Aube (Troyes)

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.

 

 

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