USA Perpignan vs Bordeaux Begles Prediction: Crucial encounter for these two teams

USA Perpignan will play Bordeaux Begles in round 18 of the France Top 14 at Stade Aimé Giral. The two teams last meeting ended in a win for USA Perpignan. As home favourites, how will this game unfold? Below, I will give the analysis of this game and the best betting predictions. 

USA Perpignan

USA Perpignan played Section Paloise in their last league game and suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 23-6, this team struggled in both halves, with the first half ending 10-6, before a 13-0 defeat in the second half. However, prior encounters to that defeat saw this team go unbeaten in four matches. In that run, they drew Castres Olympique while defeating Cardiff Rugby, Zebre and Aviron Bayonnais. With 56 points, USA Perpignan sit third in the league, and a win in this game could take them to the top of the standings. 

Bordeaux Begles

Bordeaux Begles played Clermont in their last league game and won. In a game that ended 22-18, this team needed a solid first-half performance to win in a 12-5 outcome, as a 10-13 defeat in the second half could not stop them from securing maximum points. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw this side lose to Aviron Bayonnais and Lyon in games that ended 36-22 and 20-22. Ahead of this game, Bordeaux Begles sit third in the standings with 56 points from 17 matches. 

Expert Betting Tips

USA Perpignan are on a good level of play; a defeat against Paloise last weekend should not stop them from stepping up at home. In the meantime, Bordeaux Begles have shown character but being on the road, I do not see them having an easy task. Regardless, I do not fancy Bordeaux Begles being the underdogs, as I believe they will get within the line. Also, we have witnessed a lot of goals in their last matches and a similar outcome is expected here. 

Our first option is handicap W2(+3.5) with odds at 1.67 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 46.5 with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for Bordeaux Begles with odds at 2.10 on Betway