Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the next stage of the French Cup will be played on Tuesday at the "Armand Cesari" stadium, where local Bastia will face Nice. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match Preview
After 18 rounds of the championship, Bastia is confidently positioned in the middle of the Ligue 2 table with 25 points. The team's strong home form continues to bring them high rankings. Last weekend, Bastia hosted Ajaccio and delivered a crushing 4-0 victory.
If it weren’t for the frustrating loss to Grenoble at the beginning of the year, the team would have had an impressive ten-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. Bastia's home record is impressive: they have not lost a single game at home this season, and their last four matches resulted in a dominant 14-1 aggregate score.
After a disappointing start to the season, Nice has gradually found their form and is currently in fourth place in the standings with 30 points. They are just one point behind the Champions League zone. In the last five rounds, the team has earned points in four of them—three wins and one draw, with the only heavy loss coming against Lyon (1-4).
In the new year, Franck Esse's team has already delighted their fans. On January 3, Nice defeated Rennes 3-2 in a thrilling match. Then, last weekend, they beat Reims 4-2 away. On the road, Nice has secured only three wins in nine matches, with an equal number of defeats.
Probable Lineups
- Bastia: Placid – Bonert, Gudi, Akueson, Meinaudier – Wali, Ducroc, Vincent, Rodrigues, Tomi – Cissé.
- Nice: Bulka – Kloss, Dante, Ndajimie, Bard – Boudaoui, Bounani, Diop – Scho, Hessand, Laborde.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the last four matches between these teams, no more than two goals were scored.
- Bastia has passed Fréjus, Nancy, and Saint-Joseph in the Cup.
- Nice won against Corte only in a penalty shootout in the Cup.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match, with odds of 1.85 for their victory. Bastia looks strong, especially at home, and our bet here is Both Teams to Score with odds of 1.86.
