Aviron Bayonne vs Blue Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup

Prediction published on 03/04/2025, 07:30  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 04/04/2025 at 13:39 in Challenge Cup Predictions

Bayonne will host Blue Bulls in this 2024-25 European Rugby Challenge Cup round-16 fixture on Saturday. The winner of this match will face either Edinburgh Rugby or Lions in the last-8. Can the Rowing Club defeat the Pretoria-based side to qualify for the quarterfinals? Here is our prediction for the match.

Bayonne will hope to string together their first successive victories in six matches heading into this fixture. Grégory Patat's side have been inconsistent lately, losing three and winning three of their last six matches. This includes a 28-14 home league victory over Lyon in their last match. 

Notably, despite the late seesaw run of form, Bayonne boasts an intimidating home record this season. They have won all their 12 home fixtures, including back-to-back European Rugby Challenge Cup victories over Scarlets (17-16) and Gloucester (55-17).

Blue Bulls cruised to a thumping 63-24 league victory over Zebre in their last match. This result saw the Pretoria-based outfit secure their second straight win in the United Rugby Championship and third in their last four matches. 

Also, Jake White's side have turned a corner after a three-match losing streak on the road. They have won their last two away league matches against Lions (35-22) and Stormers (33-32). However, they have lost their two away 2024-25 European Rugby Challenge Cup games against Saracens (27-5) and Castres Olympique (49-10).