This weekend, Brive should win against Montauban in this clash between two big names in the championship. And the Grenoble leader could take advantage of this to consolidate his place at the top of the ranking. Here are our predictions for the 12th day of Pro D2!
Brive – Montauban
Third, the Brivistes finally seem to be fully launched in this Pro D2 championship. They will be able to confirm it against Montauban. If this victory is not a foregone conclusion, as Sébastien Tillous-Borde's men have been surprising since the start of the season and those of Pierre-Henry Broncan capable of missing out, the Brivistes will be able to rely on their solid pack to hurt the Sapicans and even steal their place as dolphin.
Our prediction: victory for Brive
Nevers – Dax
A new defeat at Pré-Fleuri and the Neversois would definitively plunge into crisis. Opposite, the Dacquois, closer to the top 6 than to the red zone, have already managed to win away on the VRDR pitch. Another big blow could bring them closer to the qualifying places. Xavier Péméja's men, lacking confidence after the slap they received at Aurillac, could even experience a new setback.
Our prediction: victory for Dax, defensive bonus for Nevers
Béziers – Agen
The Biterrois are in great form after their three successes in as many matches and especially their explosive victory in Colomiers. A new victory would strengthen the position of Pierre Caillet's men in the top 6 and could offer them a place on the podium from this 12th day. Above all, the Agenais are at their worst and are experiencing an opposite dynamic to the Héraultais with three defeats in a row. All the lights seem green for a great victory for the ASBH.
Our prediction: improved victory for Béziers
Biarritz – Aurillac
The Biarrots have been uncompromising at home since the start of the season and have even recorded a record of 27 points taken out of a possible 30. Opposite, the Aurillacois not always comfortable away from Jean-Alric were able to make up for a very complicated start to the season. But in Aguiléra the step seems too high and the Basques could win again with an offensive bonus at stake.
Our prediction: improved victory for Biarritz
Oyonnax – Mont-de-Marsan
Oyonnax is perhaps the surprise team at the start of the championship, but it is a bad surprise. The usual leaders of the antechamber, the Oyomen are in a very worrying fourteenth place and above all have the same number of points as the VRDR, roadblocker. With two more units in the standings, the Montois are not much more reassuring, and this match could be one of fear for both teams. In front of their audience, the Aindinois could give themselves a little breathing space and defeat a direct competitor.
Our prediction: victory for Oyonnax
Provence – Nice
Despite their heavy defeat at Aguiléra last week, the Aixois are in rather good shape and above all have a record as impressive as that of the Basques at home. If the Niçois have managed big shots away from home and even seem more successful away from Marcel-Volot, the step this time should be too high.
Our prediction: improved victory for Provence
Soyaux-Angoulême – Valence-Romans
After two defeats and a draw on their lawn, the Angoumoisins have probably chased away bad luck in Chanzy. The arrival of the VRDR should confirm this. If they were able to win in Nice, the Drômois are not comfortable outside their base. With a victory, Alexandre Ruiz's troops would move a little closer to the top 6 or at least not let it slip away.
Our prediction: victory for Soyaux-Angoulême
Grenoble – Colomiers
Faced with the Columérins who are not in great form with only one victory in the last five matches, including a home defeat against Béziers which hurt, the Grenoblois could confirm their leadership position and, above all, widen the gap with their dolphin.
Our prediction: improved victory for Grenoble
