Preview: Clermont vs. Bastia in Ligue 2 Clash

PARIS (Interstat) — Clermont will host Bastia in a French Ligue 2 match on Friday, April 24, 2026, with both sides seeking momentum as the season progresses.

The matchup at Stade Gabriel Montpied is a rematch of an Oct. 31, 2025, encounter, which Bastia won 1-0 at home. Bastia currently holds the head-to-head advantage from that fixture.

Clermont enters the contest following a strong defensive performance, having secured a 0-0 draw against PSG on April 19. However, form has been inconsistent for the hosts, who have recorded just one win in their last five league matches (1-3-1). Their most recent result was a 1-0 loss to Le Mans FC on April 17.

Bastia’s form shows greater volatility. The club is coming off a dominant 5-0 victory over Saint-Etienne II on April 19, preceded by a 2-0 win against the same opponent a day earlier. Yet, those results are bracketed by a three-match winless streak (0-2-1) in early April against league foes Rovenain U19, Red Star and Amiens AC U19.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Friday’s contest.

Following this match, Clermont’s next scheduled fixture is at home against Guingamp on May 9. Bastia is next set to host Le Mans FC on May 9, followed by a home match against Marseille U19 on May 10.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) in Clermont-Ferrand.