Laval vs Bastia Prediction & Betting Tips (8 November)

Following on from its very good performance last year, Stade Lavallois still manages to stay above the fray in the race for maintenance. Led by a few experienced players and new talents, this Mayenne team appears to be rather interesting even if it has been more difficult for them in recent weeks. Because since their victory against Dunkirk 3-2, the Tangos have been dominated by Annecy 2-0 then by Clermont 1-2. Last week, they had to settle for a draw against a Troyes team progressing 0-0 and they find themselves in 9th place in the standings. Bastia, for its part, obviously doesn't have much to envy of his opponent of the day since he has exactly the same number of points in his bag, although with a match in hand following the end of the derby for weather reasons 15 days ago.

That said, Sporting is no longer able to win its matches and remains for 7 days in a row without the slightest success. Held in check by Annecy 2-2, Clermont 0-0, Pau 1-1 and Rodez 2-2, the Corsicans were then dominated last Saturday on the field of Caen 2-0. Following this bad series, Benoit Thavenot's players slipped to 10th position.

Absent since the start of the season, midfielder Adéoti continues his recovery phase. Defender Seidou is in the same situation, and central defender Ouaneh joined the infirmary more recently. Sick last week, midfielder Gonçalves should make his return while midfielder Roye, who was injured at the end of the match against Estac, could be fit. Among the players to watch in the offensive sector, we can obviously cite the formidable right piston Vargas (1 goal, 3 assists) and the experienced center forward Tchokounté (4 goals). But the real threat of this team remains the playmaker Sellouki (6 goals, 2 assists) who is undoubtedly the real revelation of this first part of the season.

For Sporting, the replacement Inao Oulaï should be the only element of this team having to throw in the towel for this trip to Mayenne. Also, the Corsican coach should renew his confidence in most of his executives. We are of course thinking of summer recruit Amine Boutrah who has proven to be quite formidable since his arrival with already 4 goals scored in the league. The young Lamine Cissé and the striker Rodrigues follow in his footsteps in the scorers' ranking with 3 goals each.