Clash of the Strugglers
Stade Lavallois MFC and SC Bastia are set to lock horns in a battle of survival in Ligue 2. Both teams find themselves in the lower echelons of the table, desperately seeking a lifeline. Stade Lavallois, known as 'Tango,' has been a mixed bag this season. Their recent form shows resilience, with seven wins and three draws in their last ten matches. However, their home record is abysmal, with no wins in eight attempts. They haven't scored in five of those home games, a worrying trend as they prepare to face Bastia.
Bastia's Turbulent Times
SC Bastia, on the other hand, is navigating through a storm of its own. The Corsican club has been embroiled in off-field controversies, including the suspension of their derby against AC Ajaccio. This has undoubtedly affected their focus and form. Bastia's away record is equally dismal, with no wins in nine attempts and failing to score in eight of those matches. Their recent managerial changes and the impending departure of young talent Florian Bianchini add to the uncertainty surrounding the team.
Head-to-Head Drama
The history between these two sides is as even as it gets. In their last 16 meetings, both teams have won seven times each, with two draws. The goal difference is deadlocked at 23-23. Last season's encounters were goal fests, with a 2-2 draw at Stade Lavallois and a 5-2 win for Bastia at home. The average number of goals in their meetings is a staggering 3.8, suggesting that goals could be on the menu once again.
Prediction: A Stalemate with Goals
Given the current form and historical data, a draw seems the most likely outcome. Both teams have struggled to find the net consistently, but their head-to-head history suggests that they tend to score against each other. Expect a hard-fought battle with both teams finding the back of the net. A 1-1 draw seems a fitting result for this encounter, as both sides continue their fight to climb out of the relegation zone.
Ligue 2
Stade Lavallois MFCvs
SC Bastia
Ligue 2
ESTAC Troyes
Stade Reims
Red Star FC
AS Saint-Etienne
Le Mans FC
USL Dunkerque
Pau FC
EA Guingamp
Montpellier HSC
Clermont Foot 63
Rodez Aveyron Football
Grenoble Foot
Amiens SC
Stade Lavallois MFC
SC Bastia
LaLiga
Premier League
Serie A
Bundesliga
Liga Profesional
Brasileiro Serie A