Stade Francais Paris vs Bordeaux Begles Prediction: Hosts expected to make the finals

Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux will host the second semifinal action of the France Top 14 between Stade Francais Paris and Bordeaux Begles. Let’s preview this game and then make a prediction. 

Stade Francais Paris will be confident of winning this France Top 14 title. Finishing the regular season 2nd with 75 points, this team has secured automatic qualification in this semifinal stage. In their last matches to this game, Stade Francais Paris defeated RC Toulonnais and Bordeaux Begles. However, they lost to Clermont, Stade Toulousain and Castres Olympique in other encounters. 

Bordeaux Begles are coming off a 31-17 win over Racing Metro 92 in the quarterfinal encounter of the France Top 14 encounter. However, that win was this team's third win in recent matches, as they also defeated US Oyonnax and Stade Rochelais in games that ended 40-7 and 34-14. Despite those strong performances, Bordeaux Begles lost 37-30 to USA Perpignan and 22-18 to Stade Francais Paris. 

The home team has a better season overall compared to the visiting side. In their reverse fixture, Bordeaux Begles lost, and while the Stade Francais Paris have won each of their last encounters, it is worth giving them a chance here. This could be a close encounter, though; a high-scoring match with the hosts making it to the finals is a good option.