Bastia vs Ajaccio prediction and betting tips on February 5, 2024
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Game Prediction
At the beginning of the new week, football matches are usually scarce, providing an opportunity to turn attention towards lesser-known divisions, including the French Ligue 2. Among these fixtures is the Corsican Derby between Bastia and Ajaccio, scheduled for February 5, 2024. The audience of the website is offered an exclusive prediction for this football match.
Bastia narrowly missed returning to the top division of the country last season
The "Blues" had won the country's cup a couple of times, including in 2015, and reached the final of the League Cup. However, serious financial issues led to their professional status being revoked. Nevertheless, the fans remained loyal, and the team quickly regained its place in Ligue 2, finishing fourth last season. Hopes were high for further advancement, but instead, they are struggling to stay above the relegation zone. While they managed to defeat Angers, subsequent matches against Caen and Valenciennes have been disappointing.
Ajaccio still has a chance to fight for promotion to Ligue 1
The "Bears" have once again demonstrated their typical yo-yo status. In 2022, they returned to the top division but were relegated back with only 26 points, finishing from the 18th position. Currently, they are anticipating a battle for promotion again. However, their results have been modest so far, with even the top six positions eluding them. Despite their recent 1-0 win against Caen, they are currently seventh with just 33 points from 22 matches. However, they are only one point behind Amiens in fifth place and six points behind third-placed Laval. However, the leading pair has opened up a significant gap.
In previous encounters during the 2021/2022 season, when both teams were in Ligue 2, Bastia emerged victorious twice. However, in October, Ajaccio secured a strategic 2-0 win.
Free prediction for the Bastia - Ajaccio match on February 5:
The home team is favored, but the guests have generally performed better this season. Let's take a risk and predict that they will not lose in the derby (odds - 1.6).