FC Nantes v SC Bastia Preview

Admin (Mon-Pari-Sportif.com)  - With Ligue 2 leaders Le Havre continuing their solo run at the top of the league (9th away win of the season against lowly Gueugnon on Friday night), Der Zakarian’s Canaries have little room to maneuver these days, 5 points off the leaders in the table before this game in hand against 4th-placed Bastia.

Nantes were unbeaten at home until 3 weeks ago, when rivals Le Havre came to la Beaujoire to show them who the boss was in this French Ligue 2, and no doubt the locals will be keen to bounce back in front of their fans, as the relegated side wants to continue his road towards an already-long-awaited promotion.

It might not be the best of times to play Bastia (who also chase a top spot this season), as Casoni’s men are on a good series of winning games, having also shown some great confidence and skills in the cup against Ligue 1 outfit Auxerre (3-0).

However, with Gomez and Meniri both suspended, Ejide (shoulder), Ghisolfi (groin), Jau (hernia), Coulibaly (metatarsal break), Conombo (ill) all out of tonight’s game, a victory might be out of reach for a Bastia side set to lock horns against some of the best strikers of the league (Gousse, Bagayoko).

Verdict: Der Zak’s got almost full squad for tonight’s game against Bastia. The canaries want to catch on Le Havre and should win this one. Asian Handicap -1.0 (might as well!) on the hosts @ 2.66.

FC Nantes v SC Bastia Preview