Betting tips for Bastia vs Nice - 20.01.2017

The Ligue 1 21st round opening game will take place Friday evening from 19:45, UK Time, with Bastia and Nice being the two protagonists.

Bastia are one of the sides that fight to avoid relegation this season. They are currently on the 17th position, the first one above red line. With 20 points, only goal difference (17-24) keeps them out of red zone. They need a good result with any price Friday evening, but it will not be easy at all, against one of the strongest teams in the country. Bastia recorded three wins, four draws and three losses at home so far.

Nice won 18 points in nine trips, being the second team in France from this point of view. They are finding themselves on the second position in Ligue 1, with 45 points, same as AS Monaco, but with a weaker goal difference. Nice recorded only a goalless draw last weekend vs Metz, losing the leading position. It is good to know that the hosts still have the strongest defense in the country, with 13 goals conceded so far.

Bastia vs Nice prediction: X2 @ 1.33

Bastia vs Nice betting tip: Over 1,5 goals @ 1.40

Bastia vs Nice final score recommendations: 1-1 or 1-2 @ 6.50 or 9.50