Aviron Bayonne vs Exeter RC Chiefs Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 19/01/2024, 12:30  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 21/01/2024 at 04:30 in Champions Cup Prediction

The French-English rivalry will be renewed when Aviron Bayonnais host Exeter Chiefs in a Champions Cup clash penciled for Sunday. Exeter Chiefs are second in Group 3 with a perfect record while Aviron Bayonnais are second from bottom with just three points. The hosts qualification to the Round of 16 is slightly complicated as they depend on a couple of factors. The French side can qualify with victory and an RC Toulon win, but they would need to match their counterparts in bonus points too. Bayonnais are winless in the competition and will face a tall order in picking up their first victory this season. Their Champions Cup record thus far reads a draw against Munster and successive losses to Glasgow Warriors and Northampton Saints. The defeats however came with losing bonus points which will slightly boost their progression charge. In the Top 14, Bayonnais have posted a mixed season that sees them sitting 10th and seven points off a playoff place.

Exeter Chiefs have already sealed a place in the competition’s Round of 16 with three straight victories. The visitors claimed victories over RC Toulonnais, Munster and Glasgow Warriors. Only the win over Munster yielded a winning bonus point which means they have garnered 13 points, one behind leaders Northampton Saints. In the Premiership Rugby, Exeter are enjoying a fine season as they are fourth and just four points off the log leaders Northampton Saints. The English side are also enjoying a good run of form that has seen them win five of their last six games.