Troyes vs Montpellier

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Troyes and Montpellier HSC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

[Click here](https://sporita.com/?utm_source=sportsmole&utm_campaign=158447)to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 2.5:data [Mama Balde](/people/mama-balde/) is the main attacking threat for Kisnorbo's side, having scored nine goals in Ligue 1 so far this season, and the 27-year-old should lead the line alongside [Rony Lopes](/people/rony-lopes/). [Beni Makouana](/people/beni-makouana/) will also be unavailable, as will long-term absentees [Theo Sainte-Luce](/people/theo-sainte-luce/) and [Pedro Mendes](/people/pedro-mendes/). [Thierno Balde](/people/thierno-balde/) is expected to play at right-wing back, while [Xavier Chavalerin](/people/xavier-chavalerin/), [Lucien Agoume](/people/lucien-agoume/) and [Jeff Reine-Adelaide](/people/jeff-reine-adelaide/) are in line for starts in the engine room, given Tardieu's absence. [16th](/football/ligue-1/table.html) in the table, just one point clear of the bottom four, while the visitors could be drawn into the relegation battle if they lose, considering they are in 14th place. [Troyes](/football/troyes/) will be looking to steer themselves further clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone when they host [Montpellier HSC](/football/montpellier/) at Stade de l'Aube on Sunday afternoon.