Bastia – Orleans

Bastia host Orleans in what promises to be a tight clash between two mid‑table sides, with the home team perched eighth on 9 points after three wins and three defeats, scoring five and conceding eight. Orleans sit just below them in 14th place, having gathered 7 points from two victories, one draw and three losses, also with a negative goal difference of six‑to‑eight. Both clubs will be eager to improve their positions, and the recent head‑to‑head record suggests a closely contested encounter, as each side has struggled to find consistency this season. A win for either side could see Bastia edge closer to the playoff spots, while Orleans will be looking to climb out of the lower half of the table.