This Top 14 weekend will begin on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with a tempting Perpignan – Clermont. Among the surprises, La Rochelle could score a blow against Créteil while, on the contrary, the Toulouse Stadium still seems impregnable… Here are our predictions for the 4th day!
Perpignan – Clermont
The season for Franck Azéma’s protégés got off to a bit of a bad start with three consecutive defeats. It must be said that the task was not easy either in Bayonne or in Castres. Additionally, this weekend will mark USAP’s first home game. Those who had relocated their first reception of the season to Béziers due to work at the Aimé-Giral stadium, had completely collapsed at the Raoul Barrière stadium against Montpellier. Already under pressure with only one point in the standings, the Catalans will return to their lair with a brand new pitch, finally worthy of the very high level. They will be keen to shine in front of their supporters and finally launch their season. Especially since the Clermontois will be slightly reshuffled, for this curtain-raiser of the 4th day.
Our prediction: Perpignan victory.
Bayonne – Montpellier
Rowing came back with a hell of a headache from Clermont. Overtaken by playful Jaunards, the Bayonnais were unable to compete away from home. But this Saturday, they find their Jean-Dauger fortress, the perfect place to reassure themselves. Against Montpellier, the Basques have not lost at home since 2016. On the MHR side, the situation is already becoming complicated after their second home defeat against Stade Toulouse. Solid defensively, the Héraultais can come back with a point from this trip.
Our prediction: Bayonne victory, defensive bonus for Montpellier.
Lyon – Castres
The shock of the teams in form at the start of the championship. Carried by its Couilloud-Berdeu hinge, Lyon has been sparkling in attack since the start of the season, having won the scalp of Montpellier away, and Bordeaux at home. Last week, the Lyonnais were unable to maintain the pace against RC Vannes, who achieved their first success in the Top 14. Promised for a complicated season, with the long absence of Staniforth, the Castres showed the opposite. Imperial at home against Perpignan and Racing 92, the CO even went to get the defensive bonus point at Mayol. This meeting promises to be really indecisive.
Our prediction: Victory for Lyon, defensive bonus for Castres.
Racing 92 – La Rochelle
Dispossessed of their den since the start of the season, Stuart Lancaster’s men have not really convinced. With only one victory in three days, against Stade Rochelais we will have to make up for it. But these Rochelais could just surprise Racing in difficulty. With the ambitions and technical qualities displayed since the start of the season, Ronan O’Gara’s men have everything to make a success of the Ile-de-France residents.
Our prediction: victory for La Rochelle with defensive bonus for Racing.
Toulon – Vannes
The RCV scored its first victory in the Top 14. A real relief before traveling to Toulon this weekend. But this first milestone will not necessarily be synonymous with an exploit on the Harbor because this RCT seems to have all the arguments to achieve victory during this fourth day of Top 14. More sure than ever of their strengths, after a victory over on the pitch of the Stade Français, Pierre Mignoni’s men could notch up a third consecutive victory.
Our prediction: victory for Toulon.
Pau – French stadium
Crushed in Bordeaux, victory at the last minute against Vannes, disillusionment against Toulon… Stade français is having a complicated start to the season. In Béarn, Karim Ghezal’s men absolutely must get back on track. In difficulty away, the Palois showed their solidity at Le Hameau by crushing Bayonne on the second day. Despite the headwinds, a reaction is expected from the Parisians who can count on an almost complete squad to win their first away match.
Our prediction: Stade Français victory.
Toulouse – Bordeaux-Bègles
Three months after Toulouse’s big victory in the Top 14 final, the time for a reunion has already come. This Sunday evening, the UBB will inevitably arrive at Ernest-Wallon with the desire to do, at the very least, better. The least we can say is that the challenge is not won in advance. Faced with Toulouse who are increasingly powerful in their den, it is difficult to imagine UBB breaking this glass ceiling despite a very good start to the season.
Our prediction: victory for Toulouse.
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