Troyes vs Toulouse
14th August 1400hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/10 odds taken 0916 GMT, Saturday 13 August
Bruno Irles’ Troyes welcome Philippe Montanier’s Toulouse to the Stade de l’Aube in Ligue 1 action this Sunday afternoon. The home team were beaten in game one, while the visiting side picked up a good draw at home. Who will come out on top in Troyes this weekend? The bookies are having a tough time splitting these two, and this could go either way. Keep reading for the best betting odds and tips.
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Troyes Preview – Can Irles’ men bounce back from defeat?
Troyes had a tough start to their 2022-23 Ligue 1 season, suffering a 3-2 loss at the hands of Montpellier. It was a thrilling game at the Stade de la Mosson, with four goals scored within the first 17 minutes. The home side then hit the winner nine minutes from time.
Troyes finished in 15th spot last term, collecting 38 points from 38 games. They could be in for another season of struggle this time around.
After last weekend’s disappointing reverse in Occitanie, Troyes will be desperate for a positive result from this home game. The hosts are priced at 17/10 to get the win.
Toulouse Preview – Can the Violets build on opening weekend draw?
Toulouse are back in France’s top tier after winning Ligue 2 last season. Philippe Montanier’s boys were the top dogs in the second division, racking up an impressive 79 points to win the league by four points. Along the way, the Violets lost just five times.
Toulouse started life back in Ligue 1 with a solid draw with Nice at the Stadium de Toulouse last week. Thijs Dallinga opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Wales international Aaron Ramsey came off the bench to rescue a point for the away team.
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After winning promotion last term, staying in Ligue 1 will be Toulouse’s main priority this season. Can they make it four points from two games with a win in Troyes?
Troyes vs Toulouse Betting Advice
Troyes were promoted from Ligue 2 as champions at the end of the 2020-21 season, while Toulouse finished third. They last met in February 2021, with the game ending in a 1-1 stalemate.
This will be the first Ligue 1 meeting between the pair since the 2017-18 campaign. Toulouse picked up four points and kept two clean sheets. The Violets have an excellent recent record in this fixture.
Key Facts – Troyes vs Toulouse Betting Tip
- Troyes finished 15th last term
- Irles’ side lost their opening game of the season
- Toulouse were promoted as Ligue 2 champions last term
Toulouse will still be in high spirits after their promotion, and Montanier’s men will be looking to build on last weekend’s draw with Nice. We fancy the away side to come out on top (17/10).
It is likely to be close on the scoreline between these two evenly matched teams, so put some money on Toulouse to win 2-1, which is available at the top odds of 9/1.
The best betting odds for Troyes vs Toulouse
Troyes to win: 17/10 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Toulouse to win: 17/10 at Bet365
