ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Saracens Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 16/04/2015, 09:30  by | Modified on 17/04/2015 at 02:28 in Champions Cup Predictions

Who thought they had it in them? A little shy in recent times in the Top 14, Auvergnats took advantage of their quarter-final game in the Champions Cup at Michelin to inflict a terrible hammering on Northampton (37-5), a real slap in the face for leaders in the Premiership... It’s now proven: Clermont Auvergne have raised their game in major events. Do not be fooled by their recent defeat (10-11) conceded by a reshuffled Clermont side on home ground against Oyonnax. In the glowing Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, it would be a complete surprise if Saracens think they can deprive Auvergne of the European Rugby Cup final, two years after failing to win against Toulon. However, if we cast our minds back, especially for Clermont, no one has forgotten the humiliation their suffered at Twickenham facing the same Saracens in the Heineken Cup's biggest semi-final blowout (46-6) in a game that was expected to be a close contest. Saracens were dominated by the Clermont at the group stage, and it seems like they are ready to turn it up a notch for this battle too.