Bastia vs Paris FC Prediction & Betting Tips (17 May)

In a very bad position during the winter when it flirted with the relegation zone, this Bastia team had only one objective at the end of the season: to win. It has also fulfilled it brilliantly since it is, before this last day, in 12th place in the ranking with a rather comfortable lead of 9 points over the first relegation. Very successful since the end of March, Lilian Laslandes' men were able to score 4 victories in 5 days before falling in quick succession against Annecy 3-2 and Amiens 1-2. But last Friday, the Corsicans got back on track by dominating Pau FC 1-2 at Nouste Camp. On the other side of the median, Paris FC is in a very good position to try to secure a place in the play-offs.

The capital club, which is a regular at these end-of-season deadlines since their implementation in 2018, is in 4th position in the ranking with 3 points ahead of 6th, Caen, with a difference of slightly favorable goals +7 compared to the Normans +3. Stéphane Gili's men must also ensure that they maintain this 4th place coveted by Rodez, who is one point behind, which would allow them to receive in the first round of the play-offs. Not always very regular lately, the Ile-de-France residents regularly suffer on the road like against Rodez 1-0 and Auxerre 2-0 but they performed rather well at home like against Angers 3-1 and Guingamp 2-1, the last week.

Executive defender Guidi and summer recruit Maggiotti as well as starting goalkeeper Placide will miss this last day of the championship. This will also be the case for young striker Conté (6 goals) who pays an accumulation of yellow cards. Conversely, defenders Roncaglia and Keita and midfielder Janneh are all back after being suspended last weekend.

Against Pau, the very interesting Alfarela stood out by scoring a double, his 10th and 11th goals of the season. The experienced Santelli (7 goals), captain Vincent (3 goals, 4 assists) and the younger Bianchini (5 goals) are also available.