What the stats tell us about Troyes vs Le Mans
Troyes host Le Mans at the Stade de l'Aube in a crucial lower-table Ligue 1 fixture. Both sides are struggling for form but Troyes have the home advantage. Le Mans have just 2 points and are under pressure. Ripart (8 goals) is Troyes' main goal threat while Coulibaly (8 goals) provides Le Mans' counter. Troyes corners, Ripart SoT and Tardieu card are the main angles in a tight bottom-half encounter.
Result lean: Troyes narrow home edge — home advantage, Le Mans without a win
Corners: Troyes most corners — Stade de l'Aube home advantage, 4.6 per game
Cards: Tardieu most bookable — Troyes' combative midfielder, 5 YC last season