Stade Rochelais vs Clermont Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 02/03/2024, 14:05  by Steve Ashfield in Rugby Predictions

Stade Rochelais host Clermont with both sides looking to boost their Top 14 play-off hopes. The home side are in ninth place, a point behind Clermont who are in eighth. A top six finish is needed to qualify for the play-offs and Stade Rochelais are five points behind that position. They have won seven of their 16 games in Top 14 this season but it's their away form that is the reason they're only ninth in the table. Six of their seven home games have been won with an +83 points difference. Their last five at home have been won with the only defeat inflicted by Castres Olympique. Rochelais have lost their last two league fixtures but back on home soil they will expect a win this weekend. Three of their last four home games in Top 14 have seen them score at least 25 points.

Clermont are only four points behind the final play-off position. They have won seven of their 16 games in Top 14 with one draw and eight defeats. Away form isn't that good with just two out of eight Top 14 games being won and five lost. They are also bidding to avoid a third successive defeat in Top 14. On the road, just one of their last five away games has been won with three defeats. Only one of their last five away league matches has seen them fail to concede at least 20 points. We tip Stade Rochelais to win and be ahead at both half and full time.