Lions vs Section Paloise Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup

Prediction published on 12/12/2024, 10:15  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 13/12/2024 at 13:23 in Challenge Cup Predictions

Wounded Lions will host French opposition Section Paloise in their Challenge Cup match slated for Saturday. The two sides started their European campaigns in contrasting fortunes and below we have a prediction for their coming match.

Lions are coming from a heavy 30-14 defeat to Welsh side Ospreys in their opening match of the tournament. The deflating loss left Ivan van Rooyen’s men anchored to the foot of the group with no points against their name.

The good news for the Lions is that their big guns will be back for this encounter after heavy rotation in their last match.

Section Paloise registered a perfect start to their Challenge Cup campaign following a 32-19 bonus point win over Newcastle Falcons. The victory leaves them second on the log, level on points with group leaders Ospreys.

The one-time Challenge Cup winners had Axel Desperes to thank for the victory with his boot delivering 12 points. Pau have picked up form recently following a challenging start to the season that saw them lose four in a row.

Thomas Domingo’s men however possess a wanting away record that has seen them win only one game this year. The torrid run includes losing their last 11 games on the road.