Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 2", up to 09/21/2021
To build a prediction for the Valenciennes - Bastia match, scheduled for 21 September 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Valenciennes have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 15 times and lost 21 matches. Bastia, having played 8 matches, won 1 time, drew 4 matches and lost 3 defeats. In the league, Valenciennes average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Bastia average 0.8 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 10 January 2014 at Valenciennes's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 11 out of 15 last matches involving Valenciennes, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.04
In 6 out of last 8 home matches involving Valenciennes, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.04
In 6 out of 7 last home matches, Valenciennes concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.8
Bastia scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.55
Valenciennes scores under 2 goals in 8 matches straight.
IT1U (1.5)1.45
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Жюльен Массон. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Кевин Шур, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Bastia player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Александр Перро Ньель (France). Over the last 71 matches, he has shown 312 yellow cards (averaging 4.4 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 17% of matches (12 out of 71).