Troyes vs Lens prediction, odds and how to watch

Lille were comfortable and controlled throughout, with Tiago Santos striking early and Ethan Mbappé finishing the job in stoppage time to give the hosts a clean sheet and three points.

Strasbourg beat Lens 2-1 at home thanks to a brace from Gessime Yassine, with the winner arriving in the 85th minute to cap a match that had everything. Lens had their chances but lacked the basics when it mattered most.

Troyes picked up a 2-1 victory at Lorient on Saturday evening despite spending most of the night chasing the ball. The result tells you everything about accountability in this game.

Strasbourg put five past Troyes at home in a ruthless Ligue 1 performance, with goals in each half exposing a Troyes side that simply refused to compete when it mattered most.

Troyes have shipped nine goals in four Ligue 1 matches and now face a Lens side that has scored twelve in their last five. Something has to give on Saturday night.

Lens welcome Sporting CP to the Stade Bollaert on Tuesday evening in a Champions League fixture that asks serious questions of both sides. Connor Maguire breaks down what matters and what does not.

Marseille arrive at Troyes on Sunday with three straight Ligue 1 defeats eating into whatever confidence they had. Troyes are no fortress either, but someone has to stop the bleeding first.

Lens host Lyon on Friday evening in Ligue 1 with the home side desperate to arrest a worrying dip in form. Lyon come in with momentum but a costly loss at Lens still fresh in their memory.