RC Toulonnais vs Stade Rochelais Prediction: Visitors have a good chance

The France Top 14 final game for week 15 is here, featuring RC Toulonnais against Stade Rochelais at Stade Mayol. The two teams are coming off a defeat and will prioritize winning. How will this game unfold?

RC Toulonnais

RC Toulonnais are coming off a European Rugby Champions Cup against Sale Sharks, which ended in a defeat. However, that was the hosts’ second defeat in recent games, having lost to Bordeaux Begles in that run. However, other recent encounters ended in wins over Section Paloise, Racing Metro 92, and Harlequins. In the meantime, the home team's overall season performance has seen them accumulate 43 points, leaving them 3rd in the standings. 

Stade Rochelais

Stade Rochelais are coming off a European Rugby Champions Cup encounter against Benetton, which ended in a defeat. However, that defeat was Stade Rochelais’ third in recent games, having lost to Leinster and USA Perpignan in prior encounters. In the meantime, the visitors picked up wins over Clermont and Stade Toulousain in that run. In the league, Stade Rochelais have 36 points from 14 games, which put them seated 6th. 

Expert Betting Tips

The visiting Rochelais cannot be written off, looking at their quality. However, RC Toulonnais is heavily favoured here, and while they are heavy league favourites, it is understandable. However, the visiting Stade Rochelais have had a lot of luck with this fixture, and I believe they could turn things around here. I will lean on the road team here in what should be a competitive game.

The first option is handicap W2(12.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

The second option is handicap W2(10.5) with odds at 1.80 on Bet365

The last option is scores in each half 1<2 with odds at 1.83 on Betway