Bordeaux Bègles vs Stade Rochelais Prediction: The outcome of this game will be very close

Bordeaux Bègles will host Stade Rochelais at Stade Chaban-Delmas in a Top 14 encounter. Two points separate these teams in the league standings, with the hosts in the lead. Let’s preview this game and make a prediction. 

Bordeaux Bègles were brilliant once again, and last weekend against Aviron Bayonnais, this team secured a 15-34 win on the road. However, for the first time since early January, that's Bordeaux Bègles' first consecutive win, with their prior game against Clermont ending 41-7. However, taking a strong look at Bordeaux Bègles' recent games, this team has won three of their last five, with two others ending in defeats.

Stade Rochelais returned to winning ways the previous weekend as they defeated RC Toulonnais 27-17. Moreover, their prior encounters to that win saw Stade Rochelais lose to Leinster and Castres Olympique in games that ended 40-13 and 25-24, respectively. However, this team picked up wins over US Oyonnax and Stormers from late March to early January. With 56 points, Stade Rochelais are seated in one of the playoff spots in the league.

I expect a tighter game than how it is on paper. Bordeaux Bègles have been a good side, but Stade Rochelais have consistently shown they can also compete. While the road team has the most wins in their last games, I will back them to cover the spread here. Also, with both team's strong defenses, this looks like a low-scoring game.