Stade Francais Paris vs RC Toulonnais Prediction: A competitive encounter is expected

Stade Francais Paris vs RC Toulonnais will square it off at Stade Jean-Bouin on the final day of the France Top 14 regular season. The two teams’ playoff chances are secured; however, how will this encounter end?

Stade Francais Paris will come into this game following a defeat at the hands of Castres Olympique, a game that ended 27-18. In the meantime, that defeat was the hosts’ third in their last five, as they also lost to Stade Toulousain and Clermont in other meetings. In the meantime, this side did well to secure 28-24 and 22-18 wins in other encounters; Stade Francais Paris did defeat Aviron Bayonnais and Bordeaux Begles. This season in the France Top 14, Stade Francais Paris secured 71 points from 25 matches, positioning them second in the standings.

RC Toulonnais have been incredible in recent weeks, and that has seen them move to the third spot in the standings. Last weekend, this side secured a 52-10 win over Clermont, extending their dominance over the opponents. In fact, the visiting team lost just one of their last seven games, a 27-17 defeat at the hands of Stade Rochelais. In other encounters, RC Toulonnais did defeat Montpellier, Aviron Bayonnais, Stade Toulousain, Lyon, and US Oyonnax. Despite being the underdogs in this encounter, we can still expect this side to be at their best, show character and keep their incredible run with a win. 

This is a tough one to pick. RC Toulonnais have greatly improved over the last months, and we can expect high-level play from them. On the other hand, Stade Francais Paris have given top-level plays this season, and they come in as favorites at home. Expect this encounter to be close, with both teams expected to pull off good attacking plays while RC Toulonnais close the odds.