Mehdi Merghem

① Pau's home form looks stronger.

② Bastia may respond but could fall short defensively.

③ Expect a lively contest with goals for both teams.

① SC Bastia host with a compact defense capable of denying Annecy.

② Annecy will look to frustrate and nick a goal from set pieces or breaks.

③ A tight contest could hinge on a single error or moment of quality.