Connacht vs Racing Metro 92 Prediction: Battle for silverware continues in the Challenge Cup

The European Challenge Cup quarterfinal encounter between Connacht and Racing Metro 92 will take place at ​​Dexcom Stadium. Coming off a much-needed win the previous weekend, the two teams will eye a win here. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Connacht

Connacht will be hopeful of another solid performance in this fixture after a win over Cardiff Rugby last weekend. In a 35-20 contest, this team won each half, pulling off a 14-8 win in the first half before a dominant 21-12 second-half performance. In the meantime, prior encounters saw this team lose to Munster and Ospreys, games that ended 24-30 and 43-40. Ahead of this game, Connacht have lost one and won four of their last five home games.

Racing Metro 92

Racing Metro 92 played USA Perpignan in their last game in this competition and they won. In a close contest, this team needed to come from behind to win after losing 11-10 at the end of the first half. However, that win was Racing Metro 92’s third in a row, having defeated Bordeaux Begles and Clermont in league contests. While this team won the lone meeting of this fixture, they will come in hoping for another one, having won their last three road matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Racing Metro 92 have not played at the same level they did last season but their recent performances have shown hope and determination. While at home, Connacht come in favoured, but the problem is that they have not been outstanding, and despite their solid play against Cardiff Rugby, I feel things might go differently for them this time. This is a crucial stage in this competition, and I feel it is open for grabs. I will lean on the visitors here, as both teams are expected to prioritise defeat.

Our first option is handicap W2(+9.5) with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 49.5 points with odds at 1.83 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for Racing Metro 92 with odds at 2.75 on Betway