Lyon vs Stade Toulousain Prediction: League-leading Toulousain will not struggle

Stade Gerland will host the final day encounter between Lyon and Stade Toulousain in the France Top 14. Which team wins here?

Lyon's last game was against Montpellier, and in that game, they lost 41-26. In the meantime, that defeat was Lyon's fourth in their last six games, losing to Bulls, USA Perpignan, and RC Toulonnais in other games. However, Lyon did defeat Section Paloise and Racing Metro 92 in other games, encounters that ended 38-20 and 20-14. In their season performance, Lyon are positioned 12th with 52 points from 25 matches. 

Stade Toulousain are off a 31-31 draw with Stade Rochelais, and in this game, they will look to return to winning ways. However, a look at this team's recent games shows they are unbeaten, a record that has extended to six. In that run, this team defeated Racing Metro 92, Harlequins, Stade Francais Paris, Montpellier, and Leinster. Stade Toulousain have accumulated 76 points from 25 matches, leaving them seated on top of the standings. 

This is not a crucial encounter for the two teams, and we can just expect them to put in few effort. While the hosts have avoided relegation, the top spot is certain for Stade Toulousain. Regardless, while I do not expect the visiting Toulousain to file in their first team, I still believe that their reserve team should be able to close the odds here.