Troyes vs Nantes Prediction: Troyes looking to make a winning start under new manager

When the Ligue 1 season resumes on Wednesday at Stade de l'Aube, Troyes and Nantes will have the chance to stop their long winless runs in the league.

Troyes, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, are once again in a vulnerable position after 15 games, just one point above that line. Before the international break, this club once again put on a lacklustre display, managing just two shots on target in a 2-1 loss against Brest in their first league game since Bruno Irles' dismissal. Patrick Kisnorbo has been named the club's new manager. They are 13th in the standings and only one point above the relegation zone.

Nantes have gone four games without scoring a first-half goal in the league and are without a win away from home this season. This season, Antoine Kombouare's men have failed to score in three road games, while conceding 24 goals. They are now 15th in the table with only two wins this season.

Gallon; Conte, Palmer-Brown, Salmier; Dingome, Odobert, Chavalerin, Kouame, Ripart; Ugbo, Lopes.

Lafont; Corchia, Castelletto, Girotto, Merlin; Sissoko, Chirivella; Appiah, Blas, Simon; Mohamed

Since there is only one point separating these two evenly matched clubs in the standings and neither side has their most potent attacking threat available, expect both teams to play it safe and not take many risks.