Troyes host Lens at Stade de l'Aube, Troyes on Saturday, Oct 17 at 5:00 PM in the Ligue 1.

Despite playing at home, Troyes face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Lens have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Lens won 4–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Troyes a slight edge, but Lens are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.