SC Bastia vs Stade Laval Best odds and tips

Bastia are seventh in Ligue 2 2024-2025 with 41 points from 29 games, while Stade Laval are sixth with 43 points after 29 matches, meaning this Monday’s clash is a crucial one in the race for the Ligue 1 promotion playoff spots. Bastia are the favourites with the bookies and the form guide suggests they should be. They are unbeaten at home this season and are taking on a Laval side who have struggled on the road.

Olivier Frapolli’s side have won six, drawn four and lost five of their 15 away fixtures in Ligue 2, averaging 1.20 goals per game for and 1.00 against. Bastia are averaging 1.43 goals for and 0.57 against at home, so there is a clear advantage for the home side and a Bastia win looks the best bet for Monday’s clash.

Malik Tchokounte is Stade Laval’s top scorer with nine goals in 26 Ligue 2 appearances, while Lamine Cisse leads the way for Bastia with six in 26. Tchokounte has two goals in Laval’s last five and looks the most likely to get on the scoresheet for the visitors, while Christophe Vincent has two goals in his last five for Bastia. A goal-fest looks likely as Frapolli’s side have been positive throughout his time in charge since 2019 and their aggressive, attack-focused style of play could cause Bastia some problems. Benoit Tavenot has built his Bastia side on a solid foundation and their structured defensive play should be able to contain the visitors. The last meeting between these sides finished 2-2 and a similar result could be on the cards here, but Bastia’s unbeaten home record and Laval’s poor away form makes a home win more likely.