Racing Metro 92 vs Stade Rochelais Prediction: Metro 92 to return to winning ways

Stade Dominique Duvauchelle will be the venue for round 4 of the France Top 14 encounter between Racing Metro 92 and Stade Rochelais. The last meeting between these teams ended in a win for Stade Rochelais. How will this one unfold?

Racing Metro 92 continue to struggle and will look to turn the tables around here. In their last weekend game against Bordeaux Begles, this team lost for the second time this season, having lost 31-28 in their opening-day encounter against Castres Olympique. In the meantime, their lone win this season came against Clermont, securing a 33-20 win. In the standings, Racing Metro 92 are seated 9th with five points. 

Stade Rochelais' last match was against Section Paloise and this team secured a 49-25 win. In that encounter, Stade Rochelais started with a 23-8 win at halftime and then needed a 26-17 win to secure a win in the second half. In their first three matches of the season, Stade Rochelais have won two, one other against RC Toulonnais in their opener. However, their game two encounter with Stade Toulousain ended in a 35-17 defeat.  

I will take Racing Metro 92 in this game, looking at their home turf advantage. Stade Rochelais have been good, but being on the road will not be an easy one for them. Also, while the two teams' matches this season have ended with many points, I expect a similar outcome in this one, too.