Grenoble vs Bastia Prediction & Betting Tips (3 January)

Grenoble is currently 12th in Ligue 2 and is only 3 points ahead of 16th place, synonymous with a relegation play-off. The Isérois have had a promising start to the championship but have seriously stalled for several weeks, as evidenced by their current series of 7 games without a win, 2 draws and 5 defeats. After taking a point at poorly ranked Troyes 0-0, they lost against Amiens 0-2 and on the Red Star pitch 3-1. In the Coupe de France, Grenoble was eliminated in Cannes 3-2. Eager to play the leading roles again this season, Bastia now occupies 9th place in Ligue 2 with 5 points behind 5th place, the last qualifying seat for accession barriers.

On the last day, the Corsicans regained momentum by taking the lead over Guingamp 3-1. They thus ended a very bad series of 10 matches without a victory, 8 draws and 2 defeats. Before the end-of-year holidays, Bastia qualified for the next round of the Coupe de France by crushing Saint Joseph 5-0.

Grenoble is without experienced, long-term missing defender Nestor, starting midfielder Rigo and substitute Sarikaya, who are injured. Added to this is the suspension of defender Tchapchet. Senegalese striker Meissa Ba is having a very good season so far. He is also the top scorer in the championship with 10 goals. Absent during the last 2 matches, winger Joseph (2 goals and 2 assists in L2) could make his return this Friday evening.

On the Bastia side, the important central defender Guevara is not yet on his feet for this meeting. On the other hand, midfielder Janneh is applying again after serving his suspension. Both scorers on the last day, attackers Tomi (2 goals in L2) and Cissé (4 goals in L2) could be renewed this Friday. Substitute against Guingamp, attacking midfielder Boutrah is the club's co-top scorer in the league with 4 goals.