Bastia vs Saint Etienne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Bastia

D L W D W

17th place in France Ligue 2

2-0

18/04/2026 14:00

Saint Etienne

D W L L L

3rd place in France Ligue 2

France Ligue 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bastia vs Saint Etienne on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bastia vs Saint Etienne preview before placing your bet.

Bastia are currently 17th with 28 points after 34 matches.
Saint Etienne sit 3rd with 60 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Saint Etienne to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Saint Etienne, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Bastia have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2026-04-18

Bastia vs Saint Etienne - Prediction & Odds

Bastia

Saint Etienne

2026-04-18 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Troyes	67	34	20	7	7	60	33	27
02 Le Mans	62	34	16	14	4	50	31	19
03 Saint Etienne	60	34	18	6	10	59	38	21
04 Red Star FC 93	58	34	16	10	8	48	37	11
05 Rodez Aveyron	58	34	15	13	6	45	39	6
06 Reims	56	34	14	14	6	53	35	18
07 FC Annecy	52	34	15	7	12	49	39	10
08 Montpellier	51	34	14	9	11	41	31	10
09 Pau FC	45	34	12	9	13	48	62	-14
10 USL Dunkerque	43	34	11	10	13	53	45	8
11 Guingamp	40	34	10	10	14	42	49	-7
12 Grenoble	39	34	8	15	11	33	39	-6
13 Clermont	37	34	9	10	15	38	44	-6
14 Nancy	37	34	9	10	15	35	52	-17
15 Boulogne	36	34	9	9	16	34	49	-15
16 Stade Lavallois MFC	32	34	6	14	14	30	48	-18
17 Bastia	28	34	5	13	16	23	42	-19
18 Amiens	24	34	6	6	22	37	65	-28

Head To Head

13/12/2025 15:00

Saint Etienne

2 - 2

Bastia

FRA D2

16/03/2024 14:00

Bastia

0 - 4

Saint Etienne

FRA D2

19/12/2023 15:45

Saint Etienne

3 - 2

Bastia

FRA D2

31/01/2023 15:45

Bastia

2 - 0

Saint Etienne

FRA D2

30/08/2022 14:45

Saint Etienne

5 - 0

Bastia

FRA D2

04/03/2017 15:00

Bastia

0 - 0

Saint Etienne

FRA D1

Bastia

17%

Draw

33%

Saint Etienne

50%

Bastia Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 08:00

Red Star FC 93 4 - 3 Bastia FRA D2

03/04/2026 14:00

Bastia 1 - 1 Amiens FRA D2

20/03/2026 15:00

Rodez Aveyron 1 - 1 Bastia FRA D2

13/03/2026 15:00

Bastia 0 - 1 Boulogne FRA D2

06/03/2026 15:00

Pau FC 2 - 2 Bastia FRA D2

27/02/2026 15:00

Bastia 0 - 2 FC Annecy FRA D2

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Saint Etienne

11/04/2026 14:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 1 USL Dunkerque FRA D2

04/04/2026 14:00

Nancy 1 - 1 Saint Etienne FRA D2

21/03/2026 15:00

Saint Etienne 4 - 0 FC Annecy FRA D2

14/03/2026 15:00

Grenoble 0 - 0 Saint Etienne FRA D2

07/03/2026 15:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 0 Red Star FC 93 FRA D2

28/02/2026 15:00

Pau FC 0 - 3 Saint Etienne FRA D2

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

182

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

149

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

219

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 264 matches

YesNo

124 (47%)140 (53%)

In last 264 matches

NoYes

145 (54%)126 (46%)

Bastia

Recent matches

Saint Etienne

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bastia

Saint Etienne

Shots

Bastia

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

377 total

Avg. 2.60

Saint Etienne

Total shots

11.94 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 3.18

Bastia Pass Saint Etienne

Total passes

71632

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

102264

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bastia

264

Played games

Saint Etienne

271

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.27

3.90

1029

Corners

1225

4.52

7.88

2079

Throw-ins

3469

12.80

1.35

357

Offsides

403

1.49

1.67

441

GK saves

633

2.34

Bastia

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Etienne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

486

461

1.70

0.13

0.08

10.41

2749

Fouls

3096

11.42

10.22

2699

Tackles

3533

13.04

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Bastia vs Saint Etienne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bastia vs Saint Etienne on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bastia vs Saint Etienne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bastia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Etienne's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 2 standings and the France Ligue 2 form table to understand exactly where Bastia and Saint Etienne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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