Leinster vs Bath Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 16/01/2025, 15:50  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 17/01/2025 at 03:48 in Champions Cup Predictions

Leinster are top of pool 2 in the European Rugby Champions Cup. Their final pool fixture sees them host Bath who are third in the table. Can Leinster win the group? Here’s our match prediction.

The home side are three points clear of Stade Rochelais who travel to Benetton in their final fixture. If they win in Italy then that will put the pressure on Leinster to win this match to top the pool. They are already guaranteed a top two finish after wins over Bristol, Clermont and Stade Rochelais. That means they will have a home draw in the last 16.

Leinster are also top of the United Rugby Championship with a 100% record after nine games. They have won their last 12 matches, last losing in the 2023-24 United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Bath are top of the English Premiership but yet to confirm their place in the knockout stages of this competition. A win will do so but a loss will put them in danger of not qualifying, especially if Benetton were to win.

They lost their first two matches in this pool but beat Clermont at home last weekend to boost their qualification chances.

We tip Leinster to continue their winning run and beat Bath and defy a -18 points handicap.