Bastia vs Sochaux Betting Tips

Bastia have quietly put together a solid run of form in Ligue 1. They’ve won two of their last three games, suffering just one defeat during that span. Their last two wins, victories over Stade Reims and Montpellier, have both come on their home field.

Bastia play a relatively open and free style of football. They’re more than happy to give it a go and they play ton win, still they find themselves in a situation where they are fighting for their Ligue 1 survival.

Sochaux are battling for their own Ligue 2 survival. They are third from bottom in that division, they’ve picked up just one win in their last seven games.

This match-up might come as a welcome distraction for a side that has been struggling from week-to-week in Ligue 2, conceding too many goals and struggling to pick up valuable points.

Three Reasons for Betting Tips

1. Better side wins

Given Sochaux’s league concerns, we’ll take our chances on the better club winning this match-up.

2. Bastia can take advantage of Sochaux defensive frailties

They’ve got some attacking quality about them and they’ll give this game a real go at home. We’ll back Bastia to pick up the win and advance here.

3. Good odds

They’re getting half decent odds on a side in higher division at 10/11, it’s a very clear and definite betting opportunity.