PSG welcome Troyes to Parc des Princes on Saturday, 7 November, with the Ligue 1 leaders looking to maintain their strong run in the 10th round of the season.
The Parisian side are clear favourites after collecting 20 points from their opening nine matches. PSG have won six games, drawn two and lost one, scoring 21 goals and conceding 10 for a goal difference of +11.
Their recent form has been particularly impressive. PSG have won 13 of their past 20 matches, alongside three draws and four defeats, while their current run includes a 6-0 victory over Villarreal and a 5-1 win against Le Havre. They have also gone 10 matches without dropping points in all competitions.
Troyes face a considerably tougher challenge. They sit 16th in the table with eight points, having recorded two victories, two draws and five defeats. Their goal difference is -1, with seven goals scored and 16 conceded.
Across their last 20 matches, Troyes have won nine, drawn five and lost six. However, the visitors have shown inconsistent form and have struggled when facing teams near the top of the table.
The numbers behind the game
PSG’s 21 goals in nine Ligue 1 matches represent an average of 2.33 per game. Troyes have scored 0.78 goals per match, with seven in total.
At the other end of the pitch, PSG have conceded 10 goals at an average of 1.11 per game. Troyes have allowed 16, equating to 1.78 per match.
The contrast is also reflected in the standings, with PSG first on 20 points and Troyes 16th on eight. Over their last 20 games, PSG’s record is 13 wins, three draws and four defeats – success rates of 65%, 15% and 20% respectively.
Troyes’ equivalent figures are nine wins, five draws and six defeats, or 45%, 25% and 30%. PSG have also won each of their last 10 matches.
Prediction
PSG hold a substantial advantage in quality, league position and current form. Their recent performances have included several high-scoring victories, and they have won 13 of their last 20 games.
The expected outcome is a home victory by at least two goals. The recommended result is PSG to win with a -1.5 handicap.