Toulouse vs Bordeaux
Toulouse clash with Bordeaux at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille for the right to be crowned Top 14 winners. The defending champions beat their old nemesis La Rochelle in the semi- final 39-23 with the scoreline not a true reflection of the match. Their opponents has two players sent off which helped them to victory. Bordeaux on the other hand had to fight all the way for their 22-20 victory over Stade Francais. The Parisians scored a try in the last minute of the game and had a conversion to send the match into extra time but fortunately the flyhalf kicked the ball against the post.
TIP: Toulouse will be looking to complete the double after having won their sixth European title earlier in the season when they beat Leinster. Bordeaux will be weary of the threat the Toulouse pack hold but the main danger will come from Anton Dupont. The code-switching maestro is undoubtedly the best player on the planet and if Bordeaux are to cause an upset, they will need to find a way to keep the number nine quiet. The bookies have Toulouse as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.25, Wanejo 1.25 and Bettabets 1.25
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Toulouse vs Bordeaux
- Toulouse have won four of the last five matches between the sides.
- Bordeaux won the last match between the sides 31-28.
Latest results for both teams
Toulouse beat La Rochelle 39-23 in their last match while Bordeaux beat Stade Francais 22-20 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Both teams are blessed with incredible backline players with Toulouse boasting the likes of Blair Kinghorn and Matthis Lebel while Bordeaux have two of the most dangerous wings in Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey. There are plenty of mouthwatering contests within the game but the battle between the all-international halfbacks will decide the match. Bordeaux relies heavily on the magic of Matthieu Jalibert who can change the match within seconds with his outrageous kicks or running game. The Toulouse pack holds the key as they have the power advantage over the opposition but they will need to be disciplined or Jalibert will punish them. I am predicting a Toulouse win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Toulouse
15 Blair Kinghorn, 14 Juan Cruz Mallia, 13 Paul Costes, 12 Pita Ahki, 11 Matthis Lebel, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (captain), 8 Alexandre Roumat, 7 Jack Willis, 6 François Cros, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Dorian Aldegheri, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril Baille
Bordeaux
15 Romain Buros, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Nicolas Depoortere, 12 Yoram Moefana, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Maxime Lucu, 8 Pete Samu, 7 Marko Gazzotti, 6 Pierre Bochaton, 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Maxime Lamothe, 1 Jefferson Poirot
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Toulouse victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.25
Wanejo 1.25
Bettabets 1.25
Odds comparison on the Bordeaux handicap:
The complete odds on the Bordeaux handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5)
Wanejo 1.87 (+9.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Toulouse outright win therefore we suggest backing Bordeaux on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5), Wanejo 1.87 (+9.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
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