Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 18:00
Stade Armand Cesari, Bastia
Bastia

Bastia

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Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne

Bastia vs Saint Etienne predictions & stats

Top pick Saint Etienne 69%, Over 2.5 goals 46%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 2.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
4%vs37%
Bastia / Saint Etienne
Avg Goals/Game
0.54vs1.70
Combined avg: 2.24
Form
LDLDDvsDWWWW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
35%vs41%
Bastia / Saint Etienne

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
D
L
D
D
Away Team - Form
D
W
W
W
W
19
Points
50
3
Wins
15
10
Draws
5
13
Losses
7
14
Goals For
46
30
Goals Against
29
0.54
Avg Goals For/Game
1.70
8
Goals For 1st Half
24
18
Goals Against 1st Half
13
6
Goals For 2nd Half
22
12
Goals Against 2nd Half
16
9
Clean Sheets
11
16
Failed to Score
6
4%
BTTS %
37%
Ligue 2 Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
127+1754
227+1750
327+1147
427+1343
527+243
627+841
726+441
827+1339
927+539
1027039
1127-438
1227-833
1327-630
1427-628
1527-1627
1627-1623
1727-1820
1826-1619
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

52%
Possession %
60%
384
Passes/Game
564
78%
Pass Accuracy %
86%
11.5
Shots/Game
12.8
3.3
Shots on Target/Game
4.7
6.3
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.3
5.2
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.5
4.5
Corners/Game
4.8
15.5
Fouls/Game
12.6
2
Saves/Game
2.6
21.4
Shots per Goal
7.5
6.1
Shots on Target per Goal
2.8
16
Games with More Possession
23
10
Games with Less Possession
4
0.5
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.6
0.6
Goals/Game when Less Possession
2.5
13%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
48%
3
Points Won (Last 10 min)
1
7
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
2
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
BastiaSaint Etienne

Playing Style Analysis

Bastia

They maintain balanced possession (52%). However, they've lost 10 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 12 points from winning positions Meanwhile, They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (15.5 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.0 saves required per game). As a lower-table side (18th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.

Saint Etienne

A team that dominates the ball averaging 60% possession. They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 7 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 7 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Additionally, Their game management needs work: 4 points dropped after taking the lead Meanwhile, A high-volume passing approach with excellent accuracy (564 passes/game, 86%). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Bastia Half-Time Performance

Bastia home games half time results

Saint Etienne Half-Time Performance

Saint Etienne away games half time results

Bastia vs League Standings

Saint Etienne vs League Standings