Laval vs Bastia Prediction & Betting Tips (16 January)

After playing in the top half of the table in recent seasons, Laval has clearly declined this year to the point of having to seriously worry about its maintenance. Indeed, a little more than halfway through the season, the Mayenne club is struggling in the red zone, in 17th position in the ranking, with only 15 points on the clock. Consequently, Olivier Frapolli's men are 3 points behind the first non-relegation team. Since their last success against... Bastia 0-2, the Tangos have had 3 losses against Reims 4-0, Dunkirk 1-2 and against Clermont 4-1.

Last weekend, they faced Istres in a Coupe de France match. Bastia, for its part, is in even worse shape than its opponent of the day. Indeed, with its 11 small points on the clock, Sporting finds itself having to bring up the rear in the standings in this Ligue 2 and it will have to overcome a handicap of 7 points on the first non-relegation to hope to maintain itself. That said, things are going a little better for the Corsicans who were able to hold off Saint-Etienne 2-2 before Christmas and who started 2026 with a happy success against Grenoble 1-0 on the last day. Last weekend, the Bastiais faced Troyes in the Coupe de France.

Among the locals, potentially starting defenders Tavares and Commaret, goalkeeper Ntessa and important midfielder Thomas have yet to take their places in the stands, all injured. In addition, the starting goalkeeper Samassa and the attacker Camara are not guaranteed to be present, they who play with the Malian selection at the CAN.

Conversely, coach Olivier Frapolli should be able to field the veteran striker Tchokounté (3 goals and 1 assist) as well as the young Clavreul (4 goals) who are the two best offensive assets of this formation this season.