Union Bordeaux Begles vs Clermont Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 21/02/2025, 14:05  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 22/02/2025 at 05:25 in Rugby Predictions

Bordeaux Bègles will host Clermont in Top 14 matchday 17 fixture on Sunday. The Bordeaux-based side will aim to continue their push for a first league title with a win over The Yellow and Blues. Here is our prediction for the match.

Bordeaux Bègles suffered back-to-back Top 14 defeats, including a 36-32 away loss to Aviron Bayonnais in their last match. This sudden drop-off ended a brilliant nine-match winning run in all competitions, including five straight Top 14 victories that strengthened their bid for the title. They will hope to return to winning ways going into this match.

Notably, Clermont are also enduring a prolonged run of poor performances. They have lost six of their eight matches in all competitions, including back-to-back Top 14 defeats. This includes a 35-18 home league loss against Stade Toulousain in their last match.

Also, dating back to last season, Clermont have lost seven of their last nine Top 14 away fixtures. This includes a 20-14 defeat against Section Paloise in their last away fixture. 

Additionally, they have lost their last four away fixtures against Bordeaux Bègles by blowout margins, scoring 41 points and conceding 109. Hence, we are tipping Bordeaux Bègles to cover the spread.