Troyes vs Marseille prediction, odds and how to watch

Adrien Thomasson's second-half strike proved the difference as Marseille ground out a 1-0 victory at Rennes, ending a run of back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats with a disciplined, hard-fought away performance.

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.

Monaco beat Marseille 2-0 in Ligue 1, with Paris Brunner scoring twice to expose a visiting side that dominated possession but couldn't convert their chances when it mattered.

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.

Beşiktaş have conceded just once in five Europa League matches and now face their sternest test yet. Marseille arrive in Istanbul on Thursday night with a point to prove.

Marseille have been formidable at home this season but PSG arrive at the Velodrome with a quiet solidity that the numbers do not fully capture. This is the fixture that tells you everything about where both clubs genuinely are.

Angers host Troyes on Saturday with both clubs carrying the weight of difficult form into what shapes up as a match that either side can ill afford to lose. The tactical picture tells a story that goes well beyond the league table.