Bordeaux Begles vs Stade Rochelais: Prediction for the Match on April 26, 2025

Bordeaux Begles vs Stade Rochelais: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

The Bordeaux Begles will be at home against Stade Rochelais in round 22 of the France Top 14 contest at the Stade Chaban-Delmas. Ahead of this game, Stade Rochelais won the last time these two teams faced each other last October. While the Bordeaux Bègles have been the better side so far this season, how will they approach this contest? In the following sections, I will make a preview of this game and offer the best betting opportunities.  

Bordeaux Begles: Form and Statistics

The Bordeaux Begles continued their impressive season performance last weekend as they made it three consecutive victories. The previous weekend against Section Paloise, this team secured a 22-26 win away from home, thanks to a strong second-half performance, turning a 9-6 deficit at halftime into a 22-26 victory. In the meantime, this month, Bordeaux Begles have picked up two wins in the European Rugby Champions Cup, defeating Ulster and Munster to book a semifinal spot against Stade Toulousain. 

In their last home matches, Bordeaux Begles lost only one time in 20 consecutive matches. Ahead of this game, Bordeaux Begles have the second most points in the Top 14 this season, 69. In 21 matches played, Bordeaux Begles scored 622 goals while conceding 458.

Bordeaux Begles Lineup

Bordeaux-Bègles will enter this match with the same lineup of players as in the previous game. On the bench, we will have youngsters Tiaan Jacobs and Jacques Nguimbous. As we had it the previous weekend, Matéo Garcia and Enzo Reybier are expected to lead the defence line. 

Bordeaux Bègles Expected Lineup

Ugo Boniface, Connor SA, Sipili Falatea, Alexandre Ricard, Jonny Grey, Pierre Bochaton, Bastien Verdnes Taillefer, Yann Lesfourfues, Joey Carbery, Louis Bielle Biarrev, Ben Tapuai, Pablo Ubertie, Damian Penaud, Joh Edhebaray, and Marko gazzotti.

Stade Rochelais: Form and Statistics

Stade Rochelais stood their ground the previous weekend and ended their winless run of matches. Against against Aviron Bayonnais, this team needed a hard-fought victory to move four points closer to playoff spots. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw Stade Rochelais go winless in nine matches, with their best result being a draw against Castres Olympique. In that run this team lost to Munster in the European Rugby Champions Cup playoffs while facing defeats at the hands of Stade Francais Paris, Lyon, RC Toulonnais, Benetton, and Leinster. Heading into this game, Stade Rochelais are seated 8th in the league standings with 44 points from 21 games.

Stade Rochelais Lineup

Brice Dulin, who was back in the last game, will play alongside Hoani Bosmorin and Dillyn Leyds on the wing again, as they did in their previous match. And the bench players will be Nikolozi Suditze, Thierry Paiva, Judicaël Cancoriet, Paul Boudehent, Matthias Haddad, Thomas Berjon, Ihaia West, and Aleksandre Kuntelia. 

Stade Rochelais Expected Lineups

Reda Wwardi, Tolu Latu, Uini Atonio, Thomas Lavault, Will Skelton, Levani Botia, Oscar Jegou, Grégory Alldritt, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Antoine Hastoy, Hoani Bosmorim, Jules Favre, Teddy Thomas, Dillyn Leyds, and Brice Dulin.

Bordeaux Begles vs Stade Rochelais Head-to-Head Statistics

Bordeaux Bègles and Stade Rochelais, from 2022, have played nine games, with Bordeaux Bègles winning two and Stade Rochelais winning seven; they have not met this year.

Bordeaux Begles vs Stade Rochelais Match Tips & Odds

• Bordeaux Begles won six games in their last seven, while Stade Rochelais lost eight times in their last ten matches. A bet on Bordeaux-Bègles to win both halves is available on Betway with odds at 1.60.
• Bordeaux Begles and Stade Rochelais played an even scoreline in two times their last head-to-head game. A bet on seeing an even scoreline is available on 1xbet with odds at 1.83.

Bordeaux Begles vs Stade Rochelais Prediction 26 April 2025

Bordeaux Bengals have been much better heading into this game and while it looks like they have already secured their place in the playoffs, I do not expect them to lose their guard. While the Stade Rochelais ended a woeful run last weekend, I am still not convinced about their potential chances of causing an upset here. This should be a direct dominant play from Begles as they hope to be in fine form ahead of their semifinal game in the Champions Cup. 

Our match prediction: is a win for Bordeaux Begles in both halves with odds at 1.60 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip: is for this match to see an even scoreline, with odds at 1.83 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our last match prediction: is a handicap (-8.5) win for Bordeaux Begles with odds at 1.90 on Bet365.