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Can Troyes’ cup swagger survive Lens’ shot-heavy pressure in this last-16 scrap? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Read Rationale ▾
Lens average 1.82 goals per game and face a Troyes side missing key defensive options. With Lens recording high shot volumes (14.23 per game) and Troyes coming off back-to-back defeats, the visitors’ superior top-flight quality should secure a win with at least two goals scored in the match.
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Troyes are dangerous at home, averaging 1.67 goals per game, and have won their last three cup ties by two-plus goals. However, Lens’ consistent pressure and 14.23 shots per game suggest they will find the net twice against a depleted defence, mirroring the competitive January 2023 clash.
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This is the Coupe de France at its best: a confident lower-league host, a high-flying top-flight visitor, and a quarter-final place on the line.
Troyes vs Lens — BetMGM Market Snapshot
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Troyes have failed to win their last five meetings with Lens, taking just one point in that spell since January 2023.
Lens average 14.23 shots per game, with 73% coming inside the box, suggesting high pressure on the Troyes goal.
Troyes average 1.67 goals per game while Lens concede only 0.77, setting up a clash of efficiency and defence.
Lens win 5.64 corners per match, which could lead to multiple aerial storms for Troyes to defend.
Match Preview
Troyes welcome Lens to the Stade de l’Aube with their cup story already written in bold ink — organised, efficient, and ruthless when the moment arrives. But the mood around Troyes is complicated. Back-to-back league defeats to Guingamp and 10-man Le Mans ended a 10-match winning streak, so this fixture becomes a response test as much as a cup tie. Lens turn up with their own momentum and a style that smothers opponents with shots and set-piece threat. Kick-off is at 20:00 — and the first clean tackle, the first break, the first corner… they all matter here.
Attacking Intensity: Shots per Game
Lens maintain a higher volume of efforts on goal, which defines their ability to pressure opponents across the full 90 minutes.
Despite lower volume, Troyes create 50.67 dangerous attacks per game, showing efficiency in ball movement.
With 73% of shots coming from inside the box, Lens focus their threat in high-probability areas.
Defensive Discipline: Disciplinary Record
Yellow cards per match can indicate how often a team is forced into tactical fouls to halt momentum.
Troyes collect more cards on average, which could prove risky when facing Lens’ strong counter-attacking style.
Lens maintain a slightly cleaner record despite their high-intensity pressure and shot-heavy approach.
Quick Hits
- Cup Specialists: Troyes have a perfect Coupe de France record this season and have won their last three cup matches by two or more goals.
- Relentless Lens: Lens average 14.23 shots per game (313 total), with 73% of those efforts coming from inside the box — constant pressure, close-range danger.
- History Leans One Way: Troyes have failed to win their last five meetings with Lens and have taken just one point in that spell, a 1–1 draw in January 2023.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Troyes
Injuries / suspensions:
- N. Lemaître (cruciate ligament tear)
- S. Bocoum (indirect card suspension)
- P. Gozzi Iweru (broken fibula, out until 30.06.2026)
Probable XI: Konate; Titi, Monfray, Gambor, Ouzenadji; Diop, Ifnaoui, Adeline; Odede, Detourbet, Bentayeb
Line-up implication: Losing Lemaître removes a goalkeeping option, while defensive absences squeeze depth — that puts even more pressure on Troyes’ shape to stay tidy for 90 minutes.
Lens
Probable XI: Risser; Antonio, Ganiou, Sarr; Thomasson, Sotoca, Abdulhamid, Udol; Said, Guilavogui, Edouard
Line-up implication: This looks built for intensity and repeat attacks — Udol (6 assists) and Thomasson (5 assists) can keep supplying a front line that actually finishes chances.
Tale of the Tape
| Metric | Troyes | Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played (all comps) | 24 | 22 |
| Goals scored | 40 | 40 |
| Goals per game | 1.67 | 1.82 |
| Goals conceded | 21 | 17 |
| Conceded per game | 0.88 | 0.77 |
| Shots (total / per game) | 309 / 12.88 | 313 / 14.23 |
| Possession | 50% | 51% |
| Pass accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Corners (total / per game) | 97 / 4.04 | 124 / 5.64 |
| Yellow cards (total / per game) | 49 / 2.04 | 40 / 1.82 |
Tactical Battle
Lens: shots, set pieces, and chaos on demand
Lens play like a team that wants to force the game into repeat moments. They take a lot of shots, attempt crosses often, and attack down the right — and the numbers scream pressure: 14.23 shots per match, plus 5.64 corners per game. Even if Troyes block the first attempt, Lens can recycle, re-load, and come again. The quality sits in the individuals too. Wesley Saïd has 8 goals, Odsonne Édouard has 7, and the supply line is sharp: Matthieu Udol with 6 assists, Adrien Thomasson with 5. Add Lens’ very strong counter attacks and ball-winning ability, and Troyes can’t afford sloppy passes through the middle.
Troyes: organisation first, opportunism always
Stephane Dumont’s Troyes have earned this night by being efficient in knockout football. They’ve already beaten Olympique Marcquois 3–1 away, then SC Bastia 2–0 — and their trend in the competition is savage: winning by two or more goals in each of their last three cup matches. That’s not luck. That’s a plan executed with cold timing. Troyes also create a lot of danger in open play: 2477 total attacks (103.21 per game) and 1216 dangerous attacks (50.67 per game). That suggests they can move the ball into threatening zones — the question is what happens next, because Lens are very strong at stealing the ball and launching counters straight back at you.
Key Zones
Here’s the heart of it: Lens want volume, Troyes want moments. Lens live inside the box — 73% of their shots come from there — so Troyes’ back line will be asked to defend in the worst possible area, again and again. But Lens have a clear soft spot too: avoiding fouling in dangerous areas is very weak, and defending long shots is weak. If Troyes can lure fouls around the edge of the area, or keep their composure for one clean strike from distance, they’ve got a route to swing the tie without dominating it.
Key Moments to Watch
- Corners stacking up: Lens average 5.64 corners per game. If Troyes concede a cluster early, they’ll be defending under a constant aerial-and-second-ball storm.
- Transition mistakes: Lens are very strong at stealing the ball and countering. Troyes must be ruthless with safe passes when building attacks.
- Discipline: Troyes average 2.04 yellows per game. If they start collecting cards while trying to stop counters, the tie opens up fast.
- The finishing burst: Troyes have been ruthless in the cup, Lens have multiple scorers (Saïd 8, Édouard 7, Thauvin 5). One two-minute spell could decide everything.
What Could Go Wrong?
For Troyes, it’s the slow squeeze: defend well for 20 minutes, then one missed clearance leads to another corner, another cross, another scramble. For Lens, it’s the opposite danger — dominate the ball and territory, give away one needless foul in a dangerous area, and suddenly Troyes have the exact kind of efficient moment that cup ties are built on.
Match Result & Over 1.5 Goals
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🎯 Tactical Rationale: Lens to Win & Over 1.5 Goals
Analysing the cup dynamics, Lens enter this tie with the statistical profile of a team capable of dominating through sheer volume. Averaging 14.23 shots per match and winning 5.64 corners per game, the visitors create constant pressure. This high-event style is particularly dangerous against a Troyes side missing key defensive personnel like Gozzi Iweru. While Troyes have been efficient in earlier rounds, winning their last three cup ties by two or more goals, the step up in class is significant. Lens score 1.82 goals per game on average, and with 73% of their efforts originating inside the penalty area, they are likely to breach a Troyes back line that is forced to defend deep under aerial and second-ball storms.
Tactical Indicators:
- Lens average 14.23 shots per game with high box entry.
- Troyes are missing regular defensive starters through injury and suspension.
- Lens have avoided defeat in their last five meetings with Troyes.
Risk Factor: Troyes create over 50 dangerous attacks per game and could frustrate Lens if the visitors fail to convert early volume into goals.
📊 Tactical Rationale: Correct Score 2-1 Lens
The plausibility of a 2-1 scoreline is rooted in the attacking efficiency of both sides. Troyes are not a team that merely sits back; they average 1.67 goals per game and produce over 100 total attacks per match. Their ability to lure fouls in dangerous areas—a known Lens weakness—provides a clear route for a home goal. However, Lens possess multiple scoring threats in Wesley Saïd and Odsonne Édouard, who have combined for 15 goals this season. Lens’ ability to recycle possession and launch potent counter-attacks should allow them to outscore their hosts, particularly as Troyes’ defensive depth is squeezed. A tight, competitive clash similar to the January 2023 draw is likely, but with Lens’ superior shot volume providing the margin for victory.
Risk Factor: Lens are noted for a weakness in defending long shots and dangerous-area fouls, which could lead to Troyes scoring more than once.
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