Stade Francais Paris vs Stade Rochelais Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 21/12/2023, 12:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 21/12/2023 at 15:10 in Rugby Predictions

Reeling from their successive Champions Cup losses, Stade Francais host Stade Rochelais in Saturday’s Top 14 clash. A decent season has Stade Francais fifth and in the playoffs slots while Rochelais are ninth, three points off the playoffs. Stade Francais had a nightmare start to the Champions Cup, suffering losses against Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks. In the championship, however, Stade Francais are coming from a 27-12 win over Stade Toulousain. Their defense has been immense to their season, conceding the least amount of points after shipping in only 153. The 14-time French champions will be hoping Jeremy Ward is in his usual inspired form after landing four tries this season.

Suffering a similar fate to Stade Francais, Rochelais also lost all their Champions Cup opening matches to Stormers and Leinster. The reigning back-to-back Champions Cup champions are now staring at a possible early elimination from the competition. Prior to the Champions Cup hiccup, Rochelais collected a 35-6 win over strugglers USA Perpignan. Interestingly, just days to the encounter, Rochelais announced the signing of former Stade Francais hooker Tolu Latu. The former Montpellier and Waratahs player will be eligible to face his former side on Saturday.