Castres Olympique vs RC Toulonnais Prediction: The visitors will not lose this game

In round 20 of the French Championship Rugby, Castres Olympique will play RC Toulonnais at Stade Pierre Fabre. The home team are the favourites, while the visiting team come in as the underdogs. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Castres Olympique

Castres Olympique played Stade Rochelais in their last league game and could only secure a point. In a 12-12 draw, Castres Olympique came from behind to avoid a defeat, thanks to a 0-6 win in the second half after losing 12-6 at halftime. In the meantime, Castres Olympique have struggled in their last four matches, winning only one game, ending 30-25 against Lyon. In other encounters, Castres Olympique lost to Montpellier while drawing USA Perpignan. With 44 points, Castres Olympique sit in 5th place in the standings, leaving them seated in 5th place.

RC Toulonnais

RC Toulonnais played USA Perpignan in their last league game, and they won. In a 40-19 contest, RC Toulonnais won in each half, ending 16-9 and 24-10. However, this team has won four of their last five matches, their only defeat coming against Lyon in a 27-20 contest. In other encounters, RC Toulonnais picked up wins over Stade Rochelais, Montpellier, and Stade Francais Paris. Ahead of this game, RC Toulonnais have lost three of their last four matches. With 62 points, RC Toulonnais sit 19th in the standings, scoring 565 goals and conceding 411.

Expert Betting Tips

Castres Olympique are not playing at a top level like they were the previous seasons and will need more than luck to win here. While RC Toulonnais are in huge contention of winning the league, I expect much from them here. This will be a close competition as Castres Olympique are home favourites. I will back RC Toulonnais to close the odds, and while the home team is struggling offensively, this will be a low-scoring contest.

Our first option is handicap W2(+10.5) with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet 

Our second option is under 46.5 with odds at 1.83 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for RC Toulonnais with odds at 3.40 on Betway