The seventeenth day of Pro D2 begins this Thursday, with a tempting Agen – Biarritz. Discover our predictions for the eight matches of the day.
Agen – Biarritz
The Agenais welcome Biarritz to the Stade Armandie to start this 17th day. After a defeat against Provence Rugby, qualification becomes a real challenge. Biarritz, which has only won once away, is on a bad dynamic, especially after its defeat at home against Soyaux-Angoulême (10-25). At 8 points from 6th place, the Biarrots must react, just like Agen, who is looking to stay in the race.
Our prediction : victory of Agen
Brive – Nevers
Brive, undefeated at home and solid second, is looking to recover after its defeat against Dax. The Nivernais arrive after a crushing victory against Mont-de-Marsan (34-0). Brive have never beaten Nevers since their return to Pro D2, but their defense remains the best in the championship. The Brivists will have the pressure to stay in the top 2.
Our prediction : victory of Brive
Colomiers – Dax
Colomiers, still undefeated at home, is formidable at home. Dax, despite good form away from home (5 wins in 7 away games), will have to come up against a well-established Columérine team. Colomiers, 7th in the standings, showed its strength against Valence-Romans. Dax, 5th, will still have difficulty stopping Colomiers' momentum.
Our prediction : victory of Colomiers
Stade Niçois – Oyonnax
Stade Niçois, last in the championship, hosts Oyonnax, 11th. The Niçois are on a series of 9 matches without a victory, while the Oyomens have won their last 3 matches. A reaction of pride is expected for the Niçois, note that their previous duel at the start of the season gave rise to a big debacle in favor of Oyo (52-3).
Our prediction : victory of Oyonnax
-Montauban – Valence-Romans
Montauban, 8th, has not won for two months, the last victory dating back to November 14 against Agen. Valence-Romans, 15th, is struggling away with only one victory in 8 away games. The Montalbanais should return to victory in Sapiac, where they remain solid.
Our prediction : victory of Montauban
Aurillac – Mont-de-Marsan
Aurillac, 14th, remains on a defeat against Oyonnax (25-10) but has won its last 4 home matches. Mont-de-Marsan, after a heavy defeat in Nevers (34-0), will have difficulty raising its head. Their last confrontation saw Aurillac win at the Guy and André Boniface stadium (29-33).
Our prediction : victory of Aurillac
Provence Rugby – Grenoble
A clash between two contenders for the climb. Aix-en-Provence remains undefeated at home and arrives with two consecutive victories, against Agen (10-17) and Valence-Romans (34-24). Grenoble, solid away, scored 28 points on average on the road. Their last confrontation in September saw Grenoble win (15-12). A victory for Aix would bring them closer to the podium, while Grenoble could distance itself from its competitors.
Our prediction : victory for Provence Rugby, defensive bonus for Grenoble
Soyaux-Angoulême – Béziers
Soyaux-Angoulême, 6th, arrives with two great victories against Biarritz (10-25) and Nevers (35-10). Béziers, third in the championship, is in good shape. The Héraultais have never won at Chanzy. In November, Béziers won 29-13 at home.
Our prediction : victory for Béziers, defensive bonus for Soyaux-Angoulême
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