Troyes vs Lens prediction: Match preview, betting odds and tips on February 4, 2026
Coupe de France
In the French Cup Round of 16 on February 4, 2026, Troyes will face Lens. The visitors are focused on fighting for the leadership in Ligue 1, and this gives the underdog a chance.
Our Prediction for Troyes vs Lens
The club from "Stade de l'Aube" recently played in the top division but is now a mid-table team in Ligue 2. Last season, they finished 10th with 44 points. In the new campaign, they even managed to reach the top thanks to a great winning streak, but then suffered consecutive defeats to Guingamp and Le Mans.
The team from "Stade Bollaert-Delelis," which was recently the league's runner-up, finished 8th last spring with 52 points and missed out on European competition. Now, they are aiming for a major upset, trying to keep pace with PSG. They did lose to Marseille, but then defeated Le Havre.
Ripart and company have already beaten Franc Eiseneau, Tureyn, and Marc-en-Baroeul in the cup, all away matches. In January, they defeated Bastia 2-0, again on the road. Pierre Sage's team, in turn, beat Feignies-Aulnoye and Sochaux, scoring three goals in each match.
Troyes vs Lens: Key Statistics and Trends
- Troyes has lost both of their last two matches
- On average, Troyes scores 1.57 goals and concedes 0.95 goals per match
- 52% of Troyes matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.52
- Lens has won fourteen out of sixteen matches
- On average, Lens scores 1.7 goals and concedes 0.8 goals per match
- 45% of Lens matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Troyes vs Lens: Probable Starting Lineups
Troyes (probable lineup): Konate - Bura, Gambor, Monfre, Titi - Diop, Mille, Detourbe, Adelin, Ifnaui - Ripart
Lens (probable lineup): Risser - Sarr, Baidu, Ganiu - Yudol, Said, Thauvin, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Abdelhamid - Fofana
Previous Matches: Troyes vs Lens
After four consecutive wins for Lens, the most recent head-to-head at the start of 2023 ended in a draw.
Free Prediction for Troyes vs Lens
The visitors are considered the clear favorite. However, both they and their opponent are more focused on their league campaigns. Therefore, we suggest betting on "total over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.7).
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