Lyon vs Bastia
Lyon have been a disappointment so far this season and are only in 7th place after six rounds. It’s even more surprising considering they were able to hold onto their top scorer Alexandre Lacazette, who found the net 27 times in 33 games last season. The main reason for the poor start has basically been to down injuries, and as the injured players are getting back to fitness the climb in the table will start. They have actually only lost once in the league so any talk about crises is certainly premature. In tonight’s home game against Bastia they have another injury in Mathieu Valbuena who is out with a calf injury, Aldo Kalulu is the likely replacement.
Bastia are traditionally strong at home and struggle when they leave the comfort of Corsica and head for the mainland. That seems to be no different this season as they only have managed a single point on their travels so far. They have lost three games in a row, conceding nine goals in the process, and are also missing players tonight. Peybernes, Brandao and Ngando the most notable.
Looking at the head-to-head statistics between the two, Lyon have won 8 and drawn 2 in their last 10 home games against Bastia. Injuries or not, Lyon are likely to run out winners here.
Date & Time: 23 Sep 2015 – 19.00 CEST
League: Ligue 1 (France)
Match: Lyon – Bastia
Pick: Lyon Asian Hcp -1
Highest Odds: 1.75 @ Winner.com
Stake: 15 EUR
Rating: 1/5
Result: 2-0, bet won!
