Annecy vs Troyes prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Ligue 2 France
In the 27th round of France’s Ligue 2 on March 16, 2026, Annecy will face Troyes. One of the leaders travels to a side battling for a place in the playoff zone.
Annecy vs Troyes: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Parc des Sports" made some noise in cup competitions a few years ago. However, overall, it remains a modest team, having finished sixth last season. Now, there are chances to climb higher and secure a playoff spot, especially as the team has improved in 2026. But in the last round, after a pair of wins, they suffered a heavy defeat to Le Mans.
The "Stade de l'Aube" side played in Ligue 1 only recently. Afterward, only Bordeaux’s administrative struggles saved them from relegation to the third division. Having narrowly survived, they managed to finish last season inside the top 10. This season, they even briefly sat among the leaders, though in January and February they exited the cup and lost three league matches in a row. Only then did their form start to improve. The 2-1 win over Clermont was their third consecutive victory.
Gomez Rodriguez and company score an average of 1.31 goals per game, conceding 1.08. The title contender boasts a stronger ratio: 1.62 goals scored and exactly one conceded per match—one third fewer allowed.
Previous Matches: Annecy vs Troyes
Last season, Annecy won both encounters, but in September they lost 1-3 away.
The visitors are still seen as uncertain, judging by the odds. But they have found form and possess clear motivation—consider betting with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.74).
Annecy vs Troyes: Key Stats and Trends
- Annecy have won five out of eight matches
- 50% of Annecy's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.38
- Troyes are on a three-match winning streak
- 54% of Troyes' matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.62
Annecy vs Troyes: Probable Lineups
Annecy are expected to play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable XI): Escales - Kouadio, Druguin, Lajugi - Bilma, Kashi, Casadei, Rowe - Gomez Rodriguez, Rambo, Laros. The coaches have had to find solutions to replace Delfi, Jacoba, Paris, and Toure all at once.
Troyes set up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable XI): Boucher - Diawara, Gambor, Monfre, Marronnier - Adeline, Diop, Mille - Diawara, Detourbe, Bentaeb. They have their own issues too: Titi, Traore, and Lemaitre will not travel.
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