Bastia v Valenciennes predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Bastia v Valenciennes predictions Ligue 1, France	10/11/2012 20:00	total goals	over 2.5	1.77	Bet at 188bet
Betting prediction was written by Guillaume

BASTIA V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Bastia is currently standing in 12^th position of this Ligue 1. They won 4 times, drew in two games, and lost 5 times. They have, by far, the worst defense of this championship, as they conceded 26 goals in 11 games (the 2^nd worst defense conceded 21 goals, so there is quite a gap). In front of their fans it is a bit better with a 3-0-2 record.

Valenciennes is sitting in 5^th position, which is much better than where they were supposed to be. They have 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as well. What is even more surprising (especially when we think of the past seasons), is that they have the best attack so far, with 23 goals. When they have to play away, they have a poor 1-1-3.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Bastia just conceded a heavy 5-2 loss in Lyon, even though Lyon was one player down from the 31^st to the 53th (then Bastia got a red card as well). But even though they were losing, they kept on playing forward with a good spirit, which is a good sign. They remain on two winnings on their pitch, 3-1 against Bordeaux, and 3-2 over Troyes.

Valenciennes is far from being as efficient away as they are at home (14 points collected at home, only 4 away). In the last fixture, they managed to beat Sochaux in a 3-1 home game, thanks to two goals from Pujol, and one from Kadir (along with two assists), who are the two key players this season so far.

BASTIA V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Bastia is set at 2.5 with Stan James, the draw is at 3.54 with Pinnacle, and Valenciennes to win is at 3.08 still with Pinnacle. I think a draw is worth a try here, as both teams like to play, and will probably score.

BASTIA V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Bastia -0.25 is offered at 2.08 with 188bet, and Valenciennes +0.25 is at 1.86 with Pinnacle. It looks like a coin flip as Valenciennes is very weak away, but Bastia can concede goals anytime.

BASTIA V VALENCIENNES PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The Over 2.5 goals is favorite with an odd of 1.77 with 188bet, and the Under is at 2.15 with BetVictor. The worst defense against the best offense should give more than 2.5 goals, so I back the Over here.