Nice take on the visitors Troyes at “Allianz Riviera” in the gameweek two of the French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, August 11th.
Last season Nice took the bronze medals of the Ligue 1. After the summer break Lucien Favre’s side has conducted three clashes already with not a single win gained, nevertheless, it didn’t prevent the French from making a historical step on the road to the UEFA Champions League as in the Eurocups Qualification the team got two draws against Ajax (1:1, 2:2) and due to more goals scored on the road passed further. Nice entered the new season in the Ligue 1 with 0:1 away loss to St Etienne.
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Troyes just return to the elite division from the Ligue 2 and they have already picked up points in the first round having gained 1:1 draw against Rennes. With last season taken into consideration, Troyes have not been beaten across nine consecutive matches since the 7th of April, having earned six victories and three draws. The side’s undefeated away streak counts for four encounters but here the difference in class between the teams from the Ligue 2 and France’s strongest sides should be taken into account.
Last time Nice lost to Troyes was on the 16th of September 2006. Although the rivals met only six times since then with two draws and four triumphs of Nice. I believe that this time having a rest after such a busy start of the season, Lucien Favre’s side will manage to get its first victory after the summer break.
Prediction for the match: Nice to win.
