Troyes vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips (4 February)

This Troyes team on the Sang et Or side should not be underestimated. L'Estac is indeed well established at the top of the Ligue 2 ranking and has already made a gap on its first pursuers in the race for the climb, with 5 lengths ahead of its runner-up before the reception at Le Mans on Saturday. At the start of 2026, Stéphane Dumont's men started with 2 important successes against Red Star 1-0 and Reims 2-1 before falling to Guingamp 1-0. During the previous rounds, the Aubois took the lead over the UFT 0-2, over Olympique Marcquois 1-3 and over Bastia 0-2 to reach the 1/8th final. For its part, Lens had an excellent performance in the elite.

Racing is in fact still in the race for the title, neck and neck with PSG for 1st place in the ranking. The Sang et Or lost their leadership after their defeat 10 days ago at the Vélodrome 3-1 and they will want to get back on track against Le Havre on Friday evening. Before this setback, the Artésiens had had 11 consecutive victories in all competitions, such as against Toulouse 0-3 and Auxerre 1-0. Pierre Sage's men were also able to win quite easily against Sochaux 0-3 when they entered the competition in this Coupe de France. 

On the Trojan side, the starting goalkeeper Lemaître is still recovering alongside central defender Gozzi (potential holder) and the young striker Traoré. Otherwise, Stéphane Dumont should count on most of his best elements like the Moroccan striker Bentayeb who has 9 goals to his credit in L2. Also expected in the group are the experienced Ripart (3 goals in L2), the creator Adeline (4 goals, 4 assists), the formidable Assoumou (4 goals) and the Detourbet detonator (1 goal, 3 assists). During the winter transfer window, defender Porozo has signed with the Mexican club Tijuana. The Racing players will travel to the Stade de l'Aube without the starting defender Baidoo.

Long-term absentees Gradit, Gurtner and Chavez are also forced to withdraw while disappointing striker Guilavogui, winger Machado and substitute Ojediran have left the squad in recent weeks. Defensive recruit Masuaku (on loan from Sunderland), could be present as could Amadou Haidara (midfielder, ex Leipzig) who should have made his debut on Friday against Le Havre. On the offensive side, the formidable Saïd (8 goals in L1), Edouard (7 goals) and Thauvin (5 goals) should retain the confidence of Pierre Sage.