Union Bordeaux Begles vs Saracens FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 05/04/2024, 05:02  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 06/04/2024 at 04:30 in Champions Cup Prediction

Bordeaux Begles host Saracens in the last 16 of the European Champions Rugby Cup. The winners of this match go into the last eight and will travel to either Harlequins or Glasgow Warriors. Bordeaux are the fourth seeds in the knockout stages with their opponents in 13th position. The home side qualified for the last 16 by winning Pool A. Three of their four matches were won with the only loss in their final game away at Bulls. Before that they'd beaten Connacht, Bristol and Saracens, scoring 132 points. The win against Saracens was achieved away from home so they'll be confident of a win this weekend. They are sixth in Top 14 with eight out of ten home games being won. Away form is letting them down though in Top 14 so they'll be glad of a home draw this weekend.

Saracens finished fourth in the same pool as Bordeaux. They won two of their four matches with a couple of defeats. Both of their wins came on home soil against Cnnacht and Lyon with 82 points conceded in their two away fixtures. Saracens are third in the English Premiership having won eight and lost six of their 14 games. Their most recent match saw them lose 41-30 at league leaders Northampton Saints. Their last five away matches have all ended in defeat. Home advantage is going to play a big part in this match. We tip Bordeaux to get the win and lead at both half and full time.