Section Paloise vs Stade Toulousain Prediction: Which side will keep things running?

Stade du Hameau will host the round 7 France Top 14 encounter between Section Paloise and Stade Toulousain. The previous weekend, the two teams secured a win. How will this one unfold?

Section Paloise got things right against Castres Olympique last weekend and will look to secure a win again. In that encounter, Section Paloise started very strong, scoring 22 points while doing well not to concede. However, while losing 11-26 in the second half, they still did well to secure their third win. In the meantime, this team lost to Clermont, Stade Rochelais, and USA Perpignan while securing wins over Aviron Bayonnais and Section Paloise. 

Stade Toulousain got things right against Clermont the previous weekend, ending their consecutive defeats. In a game that ended 48-14, Stade Toulousain had a strong start of a 20-0 win at halftime, and despite conceding 14 points in the second half, they still did well to score 20. In the meantime, Stade Toulousain lost consecutive matches before that win, coming against Bordeaux Begles and Castres Olympique. This season, Stade Toulousain have 20 points from six games, leaving them seated in the 2nd spot in the standings. 

These are two solid sides, and I expect quality play from them. While Stade Toulousain have been inconsistent in recent games, Section Paloise have been good but inconsistent. This should be a contest of the better team, and while the visiting Toulousain is the better team, I will back them to win. In the meantime, Section Paloise have been difficult to beat in this fixture, and I expect them to close the odds.