Amiens vs Troyes Prediction & Betting Tips (3 January)

Accustomed to vegetating in the soft underbelly of the ranking for some time, Amiens hopes to reach the accession play-offs this season. Omar Daf's protégés are currently 8th in Ligue 2 and are 4 points behind in 5th place. Victorious only once in the last 6 days, for 2 draws and 3 defeats, they recently let precious points slip away. After beating Grenoble 0-2, the residents of Stade de la Licorne lost to Laval at home 1-3. In the Coupe de France, Amiens was surprised by a little thumb, Thaon 2-1. Drafted last summer following the administrative relegation of Bordeaux, Troyes aims for nothing other than maintaining this season.

The Aubois had a worrying start to the championship before finding the right fuel. They now occupy 13th place in Ligue 2 with 3 points ahead of the red zone. In a positive spiral, ESTAC has only conceded one setback in the last 7 days, for 4 victories and 2 draws. After outclassing Martigues 4-0, Troyes easily defeated Metz in the Coupe de France 3-0.

Amiens still cannot count on important defenders Corchia and Fofana as well as young striker Chibozo, all on the flank. Furthermore, expelled on the last day, starting midfielder Kaïboué is suspended. Central African Mafouta (6 goals in L2) is the major offensive asset of this team. He should still occupy the forefront of the attack and be notably supported by the influential winger Leautey (5 goals in L2). On the Troyes side, the defenders Hamdi and Tahrat as well as the replacement striker Traoré are missing, injured.

However, no other absences are to be deplored. Both scorers on the last day, wingers Saïd (4 goals in L2) and Irié (3 goals and 2 assists in L2) should be renewed this Friday. Ripart (2 goals in L2) and Ibnou Ba (2 goals in L2) are in the balance to start up front. Troyes has kept a clean sheet 6 times in the last 7 days.