Bastia
Ligue 2
FT
2
-
0
Saint Etienne
League: Ligue 2
Venue: Stade Armand Cesari
Referee: B. Millot
Bastia
Match Timeline
Saint Etienne
Main Prediction
Away Win
Confidence 94.5%
1X2
1X2
Away Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
9.5%
X
5.5%
Away
85.1%
1X
14.9%
X2
90.5%
12
94.5%
Tactical Setup
Bastia formation
3-4-1-2
Saint Etienne formation
4-2-3-1
Bastia missing
0
Saint Etienne missing
0
Key Squad Notes
Bastia scorers
Felix Tomi (4 goals), J. Sebas (4 goals), A. Boutrah (2 goals)
Bastia creators
A. Boutrah (2 assists), Alexandre Bi Zaouai (2 assists), Felix Tomi (1 assists)
Saint Etienne scorers
Z. Davitashvili (13 goals), Lucas Stassin (10 goals), I. Cardona (6 goals)
Saint Etienne creators
A. Boakye (8 assists), I. Cardona (6 assists), Lucas Stassin (5 assists)
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Bastia and Saint Etienne have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (94.5%)
Predicted formations: Bastia 3-4-1-2 / Saint Etienne 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Bastia wins 2, draws 1, Saint Etienne wins 2
Match Analysis
Bastia sit 18 with 21 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 3 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 19:36, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Felix Tomi (4 goals), J. Sebas (4 goals), A. Boutrah (2 goals), with creative support from A. Boutrah (2 assists), Alexandre Bi Zaouai (2 assists), Felix Tomi (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.
Operating from 2 place with 57 points from 30 games, Saint Etienne bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. The return of 17 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats, together with goals at 53:31, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Z. Davitashvili (13 goals), Lucas Stassin (10 goals), I. Cardona (6 goals), with creative support from A. Boakye (8 assists), I. Cardona (6 assists), Lucas Stassin (5 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.
On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by Saint Etienne's more proactive style and Bastia's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Saint Etienne. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Saint Etienne carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 2 with 57 points while Bastia sit 18 on 21, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Bastia expected to line up in 3-4-1-2 and Saint Etienne in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Saint Etienne having the stronger overall control.
Statistics
Bastia
Stat
Saint Etienne
4
Shots on Goal
2
2
Shots off Goal
5
10
Total Shots
10
4
Blocked Shots
3
7
Shots insidebox
6
3
Shots outsidebox
4
20
Fouls
15
2
Corner Kicks
6
1
Offsides
3
25%
Ball Possession
75%
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
173
Total passes
547
86
Passes accurate
436
50%
Passes %
80%
0
expected_goals
0
0
goals_prevented
0
Last matches: Bastia
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Bastia
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3
4
L
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Bastia
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1
1
D
20.03.26
Lig
Bastia
Rodez
1
1
D
13.03.26
Lig
Bastia
Boulogne
0
1
L
06.03.26
Lig
Bastia
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2
2
D
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1
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1
1
D
21.03.26
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Saint Etienne
Annecy
4
0
W
14.03.26
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Last matches: Bastia
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1
D
13.03.26
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Bastia
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0
1
L
27.02.26
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0
2
L
16.02.26
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0
0
D
30.01.26
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0
0
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Last matches: Saint Etienne
04.04.26
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Saint Etienne
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1
1
D
14.03.26
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Grenoble
0
0
D
28.02.26
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Saint Etienne
PAU
3
0
W
14.02.26
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1
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Lineups
Bastia
Formation
Saint Etienne
1
L. Olmeta
24
T. Meynadier
4
A. Roncaglia
28
G. Akueson
3
J. Guevara
15
F. Bohnert
66
J. Janneh
13
T. Ducrocq
18
A. Zaouai
33
R. Beliandjou
9
F. Tomi
30
G. Larsonneur
39
K. Pedro
26
J. Le Cardinal
3
M. Nade
11
B. Old
20
A. Boakye
14
A. Kante
7
I. Cardona
29
A. Moueffek
22
Z. Davitashvili
9
L. Stassin
Bastia
5-3-2
Starting XI
1
L. Olmeta
G
24
T. Meynadier
D
โ 90+6'
4
A. Roncaglia
D
โ 59'
๐จ 8'
28
G. Akueson
D
3
J. Guevara
D
๐จ 45+1'
15
F. Bohnert
D
66
J. Janneh
M
โ 69'
13
T. Ducrocq
M
18
A. Zaouai
M
โฝ 1'
โ 69'
33
R. Beliandjou
F
โ 60'
9
F. Tomi
F
๐ฏ 71'
Substitutes
16
S. Contena
G
17
J. Eickmayer
M
โฝ 71'
โ 69'
๐จ 89'
12
N. Zilliox
D
โ 90+6'
๐จ 90+8'
5
Z. Ariss
D
โ 59'
29
M. Merghem
F
10
A. Boutrah
F
โ 69'
14
J. Sebas
F
โ 60'
Saint Etienne
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
30
G. Larsonneur
G
39
K. Pedro
D
26
J. Le Cardinal
D
3
M. Nade
D
11
B. Old
D
20
A. Boakye
M
๐จ 34'
14
A. Kante
M
7
I. Cardona
M
โ 53'
29
A. Moueffek
M
โ 60'
22
Z. Davitashvili
M
9
L. Stassin
F
Substitutes
1
B. Maubleu
G
8
D. Appiah
D
6
M. Bernauer
D
15
C. Lamba
D
17
J. Duffus
F
โ 53'
๐จ 74'
5
M. Jaber
M
28
I. Miladinovic
M
โ 60'
Head to Head
Bastia vs Saint Etienne
5 matches
18.04.2026
Bastia 2 - 0 Saint Etienne
FT
Ligue 2
13.12.2025
Saint Etienne 2 - 2 Bastia
FT
Ligue 2
16.03.2024
Bastia 0 - 4 Saint Etienne
FT
Ligue 2
19.12.2023
Saint Etienne 3 - 2 Bastia
FT
Ligue 2
31.01.2023
Bastia 2 - 0 Saint Etienne
FT
Ligue 2