Bastia vs Metz betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Ligue 2 match on January 31st, 2025

Bastia and Metz are scheduled to play against each other on January 31st, 2025, Friday at 19:00h (UTC), in a Ligue 2 match to be held in France, check the Bastia vs Metz betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Bastia vs Metz will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Stade Armand-Césari stadium, in the city of Furiani, with a capacity for 16078 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Bastia vs Metz betting tip 2024/2025

Despite the season change, the Ligue 2 has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.47 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.46 goals per game of the last championship.

Bastia last match

Bastia comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Pau, in a match valid for Ligue 2, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 1-1. On the field, B. Tavenot's team lined up with a 4-2-3-1.

A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.50.

In this match, it is necessary to highlight Lamine Cissé, even with the game ending in a draw. He was behind most of Bastia initiatives, but it was not enough to give the team victory.

Metz last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 2, Metz, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Grenoble Foot 38 team with a final score of 3-0.

Prior to the match the odds were 1.57, making clear the team's favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.

Bastia vs Metz h2h

Metz was in 10th place when they last went head-to-head in Ligue 2 against Bastia, who was in 9th place. Metz formed a 4-2-3-1 arrangement while Bastia took to the pitch with a 4-3-3 formation.

Their last 2024/2025 Ligue 2 match which took place on 19-08-2024 was such a competitive game it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Metz team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Bastia team, which won only 1 match.

Teams each aiming for their goals using their strengths.

Curiosity about previous games

The two teams had very different results in their previous games. While Metz thrashed in a game that was not expected to be so easy, against Grenoble Foot 38, Bastia drew in a match against Pau. Let's see how this previous result can interfere with the morale of the teams for this game.

Bastia

Ligue 2 leaderboard now

Considering the home team Bastia, standing in 10th place with 26 points in the Ligue 2 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 5 wins, 4 losses and, 11 draws.

Which means that the team has the same number of points, in the 21st round, with the Amiens SC team in hot pursuit at 11th place.

Bastia has no high aspirations or relegation concerns, being positioned in the middle of the league table in the France Ligue 2. Nonetheless, the team will try to take advantage of the home factor to take home a win.

Bastia analysis

Currently, in the Ligue 2, Bastia sums 23 goals for and a total of 19 goals against, after 20 rounds played.

Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 4 wins, 0 losses and, 6 draws compared to the 1 game they won as the visiting team.

Best goalscorer from Bastia

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Lamine Cisse. Bastia owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 5 goals in this season.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Metz

Ligue 2 leaderboard now

The Metz team with 37 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses.

This means that, in the 21st round, the team has the same score that the Paris team that is just behind in 3rd place.

Metz analysis

Metz shows a very satisfactory ratio of goals scored to goals conceded. The team after 20 games has only conceded goals on 14 occasions, and has scored in 30.

Metz is in that wonderful position of being the favorite after 2 wins in the Ligue 2.

As we approach the Regular Season, Metz is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.65 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Ligue 2 that wants to keep up with the good performances!

The Metz team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 56.25%. Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents.

Metz is a more offensive team than Bastia, having 2283 attacks vs. 2103 from Bastia, having scored 30 times, in comparison, Bastia converted into goal 23 times.

Best goalscorer from Metz

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Cheikh Sabaly. With 9 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Metz team achieving several victories this season.

Historical data: Metz

The Metz team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 4 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in poor form.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team Metz, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular Bastia that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score - No market are quoted at 1.73.

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Bastia is Lamine Cisse, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Metz is Cheikh Sabaly, he has scored in 9 opportunities.

For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.

Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Bastia 1.5 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Metz 0.89 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.53.

Corners Top Betting Tips

For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.7 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.7 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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