Stade Rochelais vs Racing Metro 92 Prediction: The home team will not have an easy task

In round 17 of the France Top 14, Stade Rochelais will play Racing Metro 92 at Stade Marcel Deflandre. The two teams are coming off a defeat. Which team wins? Below, I preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Stade Rochelais

Stade Rochelais played Lyon the previous time out and they lost. In a game that ended 53-17, the home team struggled in each half, losing 22-3 in the first half and 31-14 in the second half. However, Stade Rochelais have lost their last four matches, coming against Leinster, Benetton, and RC Toulonnais. Ahead of this game, Stade Rochelais have won three of their last five home games. Stade Rochelais have 36 points from their first 16 matches, leaving them seated 8th. 

Racing Metro 92

Racing Metro 92's last league contest was against Vannes and they lost. In a 25-30 contest, Racing Metro 92 gave up a first half lead after losing 11-17 in the second half. In the meantime, Racing Metro 92 have only one win in recent matches, coming against Stormers in the Champion Cup. In other games, Racing Metro 92 lost to Castres Olympique, Glasgow Warriors, and RC Toulonnais. Heading into this game, the visiting team has 27 points from 16 matches, leaving them 16th in the standings.

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams are struggling to get things right and this game could go either way. At home, Stade Rochelais are the favourites and when they have struggled lately, I do not see them having an easy task. With Racing Metro 92 not going below par too much in their matches, I will back them to cover the spread. Also, with the two teams expected to have few attacking plays, I expect few points.

Our first option is handicap W2(+13.5) with odds at 1.83 on 1Xbet 

Our second option is game betting 3-way handicap W2(+12.0) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

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