Exeter Chiefs vs Ospreys Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 22/01/2016, 15:15  by | Modified on 24/01/2016 at 11:50 in Champions Cup Predictions

Ospreys top the pool with 16 points and are two clear of Clermont who are home to Bordeaux. Exeter are in third on 11 points, the same total as Bordeaux. This is the tightest pool by far but points difference for the top two is far superior to the others so even an Exeter win here is unlikely to get them in the top two and even then that might not be enough to get into the last eight. Ospreys will want to win the pool and have to reckon that Clermont will win at home to Bordeaux meaning they need a win in this match to finish top. Even if they don't they should qualify as one of the three best second placed sides. Ospreys beat Exeter 25-13 at home but their away form isn't good with two defeats so far. Exeter have won both of their home games so far and would have done better in this pool but for three away defeats, two heavy and one by just seven points at Bordeaux. This should be a tight match but Exeter's strength at home (they haven't lost at home for over a year) should tip the balance in their favour. It's not a game to be betting heavy on though.