Bastia vs Montpellier Prediction & Betting Tips (23 January)

Still completely on the street and promised to be relegated to Nationale 1 only a few weeks ago, Bastia is regaining hope in the race to remain. Sporting has not lost in the league since November 25 and has even gone 3 games without the slightest setback against Saint-Etienne and especially Grenoble 1-0 and Laval 0-2 last week during a decisive duel against a direct opponent. That said, the road will still be long for the Corsicans who remain last in the standings, 4 points behind the first non-relegation place. Montpellier, for its part, should not have to worry about remaining in Ligue 2. But the MHSC, which was aiming for an immediate return to the elite after its relegation last year, is far from its initial objectives.

In fact, La Paillade is only in 10th place in the ranking and is already quite behind by 7 points on 5th place, the last qualifier for the play-offs. The Héraultais have also lost 4 of their last 5 duels in the league, including the last 2 against Dunkirk 1-3 and against Boulogne 1-0 last weekend. On the other hand, the Montpellier residents still largely dominated FC Metz 0-4 in the Coupe de France and they will face Nice at the beginning of February.

For Sporting, the young full-back Djédjé, the replacement Bathily, the disappointing striker Parravicini and especially the winger Boutrah (2 goals and 1 assist) will all have to forfeit this meeting. Defender Guevara could serve a new match suspension. Dismissed during the trip to Bastia, the disappointing winger Blé and midfielder Etoga could return to the group.

Scorer again in Laval last week, winger Sebas confirmed his status as the team's best offensive weapon with his 4 goals ahead of midfielder Tomi (2 goals).

• Summary: Bastia is going head to head with Montpellier starting on 23 Jan 2026 at 19:00 UTC at Stade Armand Cesari stadium, Bastia city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Bastia Feedinco Rating: 6.69
• Montpellier Feedinco Rating: 6.79