Stade Francais Paris vs RC Toulonnais Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 06/06/2024, 11:05  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 07/06/2024 at 00:41 in Rugby Predictions

A pulsating encounter where the winner takes it all is anticipated when Stade Francais host RC Toulon in Saturday’s French Top 14 clash. The hosts currently occupy second spot and the final direct semi-final playoff berth, with Toulon a place and three points below. The winner of the encounter will seal an automatic ticket to the playoff semi-finals. Stade Francais looked to be home and dry in the playoffs semi-final but Castres threw a spanner in the works last time out. A 27-18 defeat took the semis playoff race to the wire but Stade Francais have an advantage with qualification in their hands. Form is not on Laurent Labit’s men having lost three of their last four games. With the stakes so high, they will hope for a quick turnaround here. They will however draw inspiration from their impressive home form that has seen them lose just once all season in the division.

RC Toulon made the semis playoff even more interesting after their 52-10 victory over Clermont. That result earned them the crucial bonus point. Calculators will however be out in the clash, as the possibility for tied points could be realized, with a Toulon non-bonus point win. RC Toulon however need a victory of any kind to seal the direct last four ticket. This is due to their more points in head to head meetings with Stade Francais after winning the first leg. Toulon will be brimming with confidence heading into the encounter after winning their last three games against Stade Francais. They have suffered just one loss in the last six meetings with Stade Francais, winning the rest. Another massive boost for Toulon is their good run of form that has seen them win their last three games.