Paris Saint-Germain have been the dominant force in European football over the last two seasons and they have been in fine form recently, winning their last 10 games on the spin.
The same cannot be said for their opponents in Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash, Troyes, who have picked up just eight points from their nine league games and face a stiff challenge at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain v Troyes Tips Summary
Best Bet - Paris Saint-Germain to win to nil @ 5/6
Alternative Bet - Senny Mayulu anytime goalscorer @ 6/4
Bet Builder - Under 5 goals, Junior Diaz to be booked and Renaud Ripart 1+ shots on target @ 19/2
Paris Saint-Germain v Troyes Prediction
Best Bet: Paris Saint-Germain to win to nil @ 5/6
Since a shaky start to the season which saw them drop points in their first three league games, Paris Saint-Germain have been on a 10-game winning streak in all competitions which has propelled them to the top of both the Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League table.
After their 6-0 demolition of Villarreal on Tuesday, they get back to domestic matters and should have little issue in getting the better of Troyes.
PSG’s strength in depth means that they can rotate heavily in their league games, often without any effect on their performances. Expect Luis Enrique to chop and change once more for this clash, however his team may not need to be at full strength to win this one.
The last time that Troyes beat PSG was in 2001 and even after their 2-0 win over Le Mans last weekend, snapping that streak looks unlikely.
No team has scored fewer goals in the French top flight this season than Troyes, who have netted seven.
Troyes have failed to score in five of their nine league games and have blanked in their last three away matches.
Against a team in such strong form as Paris Saint-Germain, Troyes look set to come up short once again.
Alternative Bet: Senny Mayulu anytime goalscorer @ 6/4
Senny Mayulu has been an eye-catching performer for Paris Saint-Germain this season, with the 20-year-old leading the line with aplomb for Enrique’s side.
He has found the net in each of his last three games as he benefits from an injury to Ousmane Dembele which has drastically increased his playing time.
PSG are unlikely to rush Dembele back and Mayulu could start again in his absence, making him a tempting price to get on the scoresheet.
Paris Saint-Germain v Troyes Bet Builder Tip
Under 5 goals
Junior Diaz to be booked
Renaud Ripart 1+ shots on target
Pays 19/2
Despite Troyes’ struggles going forward this season, they have managed to keep things relatively tight at the back.
Stephane Dumont’s men have the best defensive record in the bottom six and only one of their nine league games has gone over 4.5 goals.
PSG should dominate but may be prevented from running riot in this clash.
Junior Diaz has been booked five times for Troyes this season and the defender looks a solid contender for another caution against a tricky PSG forward line.
Renaud Ripart has six shots on target in six starts for Troyes and the veteran striker could manage another attempt on goal in Paris.
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Key Match Stats
Paris Saint-Germain have won 17 and drawn three of the last 20 head-to-heads
Troyes have failed to score in five of their nine league games
PSG have won 10 games on the spin in all competitions
Troyes have failed to score in their last three away matches in the league
Only one of Troyes’ nine matches in the league has gone over 4.5 goals
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