Match analysis
FranceLigue 2
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Ligue 2 fixture.
Bastia got the job done on Saturday 12 August 2023, winning 3-0 at home to Valenciennes (Ligue 2). Bastia led 1-0 at the break and saw it out.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BastiaHome | Rating | ValenciennesAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,554 | Overall | 1,465 |
| 1,600 | Match venue | 1,448 |
| 1,600 | At home | 1,495 |
| 1,475 | Away | 1,448 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,491 | Attack | 1,450 |
| 1,556 | Defence | 1,503 |
| 1,498 | Home attack | 1,460 |
| 1,454 | Away attack | 1,416 |
| 1,610 | Home defence | 1,513 |
| 1,510 | Away defence | 1,514 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,425 | Goal environment | 1,368 |
| 1,443 | Home goals | 1,455 |
| 1,482 | Away goals | 1,413 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,531 | Close games | 1,482 |
| 1,565 | Winning margin | 1,460 |
Match venue compares Bastia at home with Valenciennes away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bastia and Valenciennes have met 12 times since January 2012: Bastia have won four, Valenciennes have taken five and three were drawn. Our Bastia vs Valenciennes prediction page has every tip on this pairing.