Bastia vs. Pau FC

A defensive battle is on tap between two teams ranked No. 11 and No. 13 in the French League 2 separated by just 3 points in the standings. Pau FC has been outscored 21-16 in 18 matches as they come off of a 0-0 tie with sixth-ranked Grenoble Foot 38. 14 of their last 23 have gone UNDER 2.5 goals, including eight of their last 12 on the road. They head to Bastia, a defensive-oriented squad that has been outscored 21-17 in 18 matches. Bastia is on a 2-0-2 unbeaten run with 1-1 ties against Évreux and Quevilly Rouen, along with 1-0 shutouts of Caen and Valenciennes. 13 of their last 16 have sailed UNDER 2.5 goals, including 11 of their last 13 at home. With the last three meetings between these teams' final scores of 1-1, 2-0, and 0-0, look for another defensive duel. Take Bastia/Pau FC UNDER the total.