Bastia vs Troyes Prediction & Betting Tips (16 February)

With a low total of only 16 points taken after 22 days, Bastia finds itself in great difficulty in this championship since it still brings up the rear in the ranking. Sporting's accounting situation is also quite worrying since it is still 6 points behind the first non-relegation team despite better performances achieved recently. As proof, Reginald Ray's men have only lost one of their last 5 matches. It was against Montpellier 0-2 after having been able to win against Grenoble 1-0 and Laval 0-2. Since this setback, the Corsicans have been held in check by Nancy 0-0 and by Reims 0-0. Promised for a rise in the elite just a few weeks ago, Troyes was well established at the top of the ranking with a big lead over its first pursuers.

But the machine has stalled on the Aubois side who have just lost 3 consecutive times in the championship. First surprised at Guingamp 1-0, Stéphane Dumont's men were then beaten by Le Mans 0-2 then by Nancy 2-1 last week. In the meantime, they had also been knocked out of the Coupe de France by Lens 2-4. Despite this bad series, Estac remains leader but it is only 2 points ahead of its first pursuers.

In Bastia, captain and central defender Guidi and substitutes Bathily, Djédjé and Lebas, as well as disappointing striker Parravicini will all have to forfeit this match. On the other hand, defender Roncaglia makes his return after being suspended for the last 2 matches. The disappointing wingers Blé and Karamoko do not seem to fit into their coach's plans.

The precious Boutrah (2 goals and 1 assist), winger Sebas (4 goals) and midfielder Tomi (2 goals) remain the most decisive players of this team.