Nice vs Troyes
24th April 1400hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
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Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/4 odds taken 1208 GMT, Saturday 23 April
Nice and Troyes square off at the Allianz Riviera this Sunday afternoon in Ligue 1 action. The hosts are in sixth spot and hunting down a European place, while the visitors hover just above the drop zone in France’s top tier. Nice are on a decent unbeaten run at home, and Christophe Galtier’s boys will be looking for all three points from this one. Take a look at the latest odds and betting tips.
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Nice Preview – Will the Eaglets keep up fine home form?
Nice will be hoping to better last season’s ninth-place finish. Ahead of this round of matches, the Eaglets are in sixth position on 54 points. They have won 16, drawn seven and lost ten.
Nice are unbeaten at the Allianz Riviera since Clermont left with a 1-0 win back in early February. However, they have struggled away from home and have picked up just one Ligue 1 win in six, losing three times to boot. Last time out, Nice fell to a narrow 1-0 loss at Monaco.
Nice are certainly in the mix for European places. Rennes currently occupy the final UEFA Champions League spot, and Galtier’s side are just two points behind. Can the home team pick up a precious three points on Sunday?
Troyes Preview – Can the visitors cause an upset?
Troyes have had a topsy-turvy season in Ligue 1 after booking their place in the top tier as Ligue 2 champions last term. Bruno Irles’ men are above the dreaded relegation line at present, collecting 33 points from 33 games.
Troyes recently went on a superb five-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1, winning three and drawing two. Since a 1-0 home success over Reims earlier in the month, however, Irles’ side have taken just one point from a possible nine.
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As expected, Troyes have had a tough time on their travels this season, but can they cause an upset in Nice at the weekend? The bookies are offering 9/2 for an away win.
Nice vs Troyes Betting Advice
Troyes edged past Nice when the duo locked horns at the Stade de l’Aube back in October. Mama Balde scored in the fourth minute to secure a 1-0 victory for the hosts.
This will be the first matchup between the two at the Allianz Riviera since August 2017 – Troyes also won by one goal in that one.
Key Facts – Nice vs Troyes Betting Tip
- Nice are unbeaten at home since early February
- Troyes have taken just one point from their last three
- Troyes edged the reverse match on home soil by a goal to nil
After the disappointing loss to Monaco, Nice will want to get back to winning ways. As we touched on, they have impressed at home in recent months, and we are backing the hosts to prevail here. Have a punt on Nice to be winning at half time and full time at 6/4.
Andy Delort netted both goals in Nice’s 2-1 win over Lorient in their last home game. The 30-year-old is available at 9/2 to score the opening goal of this one.
The best betting odds for Nice vs Troyes
Nice to win: 8/13 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Troyes to win: 9/2 at Bet365
