Troyes vs Paris preview

France flag 2026/2027 Ligue 1, France
Complexe Sportif de l'Aube N° 2 - Terrain du Bas
Ligue 1
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The match between Troyes and Paris concluded with a 0-0 draw after both sides remained level at halftime. Troyes recorded 41 percent possession against Paris 59 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.53 for Troyes and 1.38 for Paris yielding a differential of minus 0.85. Paris entered as the stronger side yet the result finished level which proved inconsistent with the xG figures. No red cards were shown to either side. The deviation level reached significant status with Paris as the affected team. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with observed patterns throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Troyes 0-0 Paris. Paris showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Paris generated 1.38 xG compared to Troyes 0.53 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the course of the match beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued to either team during the match.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Bollengier
M. Bollengier
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
T. Luczynski
T. Luczynski
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Y. Boutry
Y. Boutry
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Abed
K. Abed
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.91
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Paris Saint Germain Rank: 93 W
Rennes Rank: 80 L
Brest Rank: 73 W
LOSC Lille Rank: 81 L
Metz Rank: 68 W
Monaco Rank: 81 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
36.3
74.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Troyes
Paris
Power Score
36.3
74.98
League Position
9
8
Global Rank
307
142

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Troyes Opponent-weighted form score
Paris Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Troyes Paris

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Troyes

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Paris

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Troyes ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Paris
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.34
18.81
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.81
31.34
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Troyes +1.32 Efficiency Index
vs
Paris -1.32 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Troyes
Paris
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Troyes
vs
Paris
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Troyes Paris
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
60%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.32 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Troyes Paris
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
60%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00 vs -0.32
Troyes
Paris
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Troyes
vs
Paris
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Troyes Paris
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Troyes Paris
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Troyes
Paris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TRO had peak pressure around 17'.
  • TRO started the game with stronger pressure.
TRO Pressure PFC Pressure
Pressure Index: TRO reached the top pressure at 17' (69.27).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Ligue 1, France · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Complexe Sportif de l'Aube N° 2 - Terrain du Bas
Capacity
20400
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marc Bollengier
Thomas Luczynski
Yannick Boutry
Karim Abed

Statistics

Possession
TRO
44%
PFC
56%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 6
77 Dangerous attacks 22
41 Possession 59
6 Corners 2
14 Free kicks 8
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

62 Ball Safe 71
5 Goal Kicks 8
5 Goal Attempts 6
4 Substitutions 4
15 Throwins 11
0 Hit Woodwork 1
16 Successful Headers 8
1 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 12
3 Successful Dribbles 9
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 75

Attacking

101 Attacks 94
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

52 Long Passes 45
456 Passes 682
384 Successful Passes 612
84 Successful Passes Percentage 90
8 Key Passes 8
28 Successful Long Passes 20
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

1 Saves 2
10 Tackles 21
13 Interceptions 8
42 Duels Won 46

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 6
7 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
8 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Marc Bollengier

Starting XI

33
Patrick Beach
Patrick Beach Goalkeeper
6.65
3
Anis Ouzenadji
Anis Ouzenadji Defender
7.06
4
Junior Diaz
Junior Diaz Defender
7
6
Adrien Monfray
7.49
44
Yvann Titi
Yvann Titi Defender
6.66
31
Noah Donkor Znamensky
6.7
8
Mouhamed Diop
Mouhamed Diop Midfielder
6.4
11
Iron Gomis
Iron Gomis Midfielder
6.92
26
Alexandre Phliponeau
6.59
22
Hugo Picard
Hugo Picard Midfielder
6.92
7
Kandet Diawara
Kandet Diawara Attacker
6.54
17
Antoine Mille
Antoine Mille
Midfielder75'
6.57
10
Merwan Ifnaoui
Merwan Ifnaoui Attacker
7.11
20
Renaud Ripart
Renaud Ripart Attacker
7.15
39
Yacouba Kone
Yacouba Kone
Attacker86'
Referee : Marc Bollengier

Starting XI

1
Kevin Trapp
Kevin Trapp Goalkeeper
7.11
5
Moustapha Mbow
Moustapha Mbow Defender
7.16
6
Otávio
Otávio Defender
7.5
17
Adama Camara
Adama Camara Defender
7.37
42
Diego Coppola
Diego Coppola Defender
7.22
7
Pablo Pagis
Pablo Pagis Midfielder
6.94
8
Eloge Patrick Zabi Gueu
6.18
10
Ilan Kebbal
Ilan Kebbal Midfielder
7.16
15
Luca Koleosho
Luca Koleosho Midfielder
6.85
27
Moses Simon
Moses Simon
Attacker46'
7.02
23
Rudy Matondo
Rudy Matondo Midfielder
6.38
20
Maxime Lopez
Maxime Lopez
Midfielder63'
6.7
33
Pierre Lees-Melou
7.18
9
Lassine Sinayoko
Lassine Sinayoko Attacker
7.2
18
Omar Sissoko
Omar Sissoko
Attacker79'
6.58

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Yacouba Kone Renaud Ripart
8th Substitution
86'
81'
Event
Eloge Patrick Zabi Gueu Pablo Pagis
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Omar Sissoko Lassine Sinayoko
6th Substitution
Event
Alexandre Phliponeau Iron Gomis
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Antoine Mille Kandet Diawara
4th Substitution
75'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
69'
63'
Event
Maxime Lopez Rudy Matondo
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
56'
Event
Noah Donkor Znamensky Yvann Titi
2nd Substitution
55'
46'
Event
Moses Simon Luca Koleosho
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Attempt Attempt
Patrick Zabi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Attempt Attempt
Antoine Mille attempted a header but missed the shot.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Update Update
Patrick Zabi is on, and Pablo Pagis is off.
79
Update Update
Omar Sissoko comes on for Lassine Sinayoko.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Patrick Zabi comes on for Pablo Pagis.
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Antoine Mille Head Shot Missed
69
Attempt Attempt
Antoine Mille attempts a header but misses the shot.
69
Substitution Substitution
Antoine Mille is substituted off for Kandet Diawara.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mouhamed Diop receives a yellow card.
62
Attempt Attempt
Ilan Kebbal takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
60
Update Update
Maxime Baila Lopez comes on for Rudy Matondo.
59
Attempt Attempt
Merwan Ifnaoui takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
53
Update Update
Maxime Baila Lopez comes on for Rudy Matondo.
49
Update Update
Offside.
49
Update Update
Offside.
46
Update Update
Offside.
46
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Pagis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Update Update
Moses Simon comes on for Luca Koleosho.
45
Attempt Attempt
Kandet Diawara takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Pierre Lees-Melou takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Kandet Diawara takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Pierre Lees-Melou takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Pierre Lees-Melou takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Pierre Lees-Melou takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Yvann Titi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Update Update
Offside.
32
Update Update
Offside.
32
Attempt Attempt
Ilan Kebbal's left-footed shot is blocked.
31
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Pagis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Ilan Kebbal takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
24
Attempt Attempt
Renaud Ripart's header is saved.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Pagis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Ilan Kebbal takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
15
Attempt Attempt
Renaud Ripart takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Renaud Ripart takes a shot with his head but misses.
2
Attempt Attempt
Renaud Ripart takes a shot with his head but misses.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.

CONCLUSION

Analysis of the 0-0 draw highlights how possession advantages and xG differentials failed to produce goals for Paris despite their stronger designation. Troyes maintained defensive structure to secure the point while limiting clear opportunities. The significant deviation noted for Paris did not translate into a changed result. Efficiency remained aligned without notable shifts from second half adjustments. Absence of red cards removed any potential distortion to the flow. Overall the match reflected a low scoring encounter where statistical edges did not overcome organized resistance from the home side.