Annecy FC vs Troyes prediction 16.03.2026 | Ligue 2

Annecy entered the 2025–26 season hoping to build on last year’s sixth place finish, the club’s best Ligue 2 campaign so far. Les Rouges have not quite matched that level this time around. Ninth place suggests a team still searching for consistency.

However, recent form has been quietly encouraging. Laurent Guyot’s side have lost only once in the last eight matches. Five victories arrived during that run, along with two draws. That kind of stretch usually builds confidence inside a squad.

Home form adds another layer. Annecy are unbeaten in the last four matches at Parc des Sports and won three of those games. Facing the league leaders might feel intimidating, but Les Rouges will likely believe they can compete.

Vincent Pajot remains unavailable after missing twenty one matches with concussion issues. Mattéo Veillon, Ben Hamed Touré, and Valentin Jacob also remain sidelined through injury.

Troyes have been working toward a return to the top flight since relegation in the 2022–23 season. That campaign ended painfully for Les Champenois, finishing nineteenth with only twenty four points. The following seasons brought little improvement. Promotion challenges never really developed.

This year feels different. Stéphane Dumont’s side currently sit at the top of Ligue 2 after twenty seven matches. The gap is small, though, which explains the urgency around every fixture.

Momentum looks strong as well. Les Champenois arrive on a run of three consecutive wins, beating Pau, Amiens, and Clermont Foot along the way. Still, away form leaves a small doubt. Troyes managed only one victory in the last four away league matches.

Tawfik Bentayeb remains the main attacking threat with thirteen league goals and should lead the line again. Paolo Gozzi, Nicolas Lemaître, Alexandre Phliponeau, and Ismaël Boura are unavailable due to injuries.