RC Toulonnais vs Union Bordeaux Begles Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 03/02/2024, 16:09  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 03/02/2024 at 17:11 in Rugby Predictions

RC Toulon are fifth in Top 14 and host Bordeaux who are in fourth place. The home side are only a point behind their opponents and will go above them if winning their 14th league fixture of the season. Toulon have won eight of their 13 games played in Top 14 this term. Of those eight wins, seven have come on home soil where they have a 100 per cent record. Those seven victories have seen them score 212 points scored and only 107 conceded. Their most recent home win in Top 14 was a close one though as they beat Stade Rochelais 25-23. They had to come from behind to get that win after trailing by four points at half-time. 

Bordeaux are only four points behind second placed Stade Toulousain and that's the final place that qualifies a team for the play-off semi-finals. The away side have also won eight and lost five in Top 14 this season. Their most recent league fixture saw them beaten at home by leaders Stade Francais Paris. On the road this season, Bordeaux have won only two of their six away fixtures in Top 14. They lost their first four away league matches but since then have beaten US Oyonnax and Clermont who are both below them in the table. With RC Toulon having home advantage, we tip them to get the win in this match.