Castres Olympique vs Racing 92 Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 21/03/2024, 12:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 23/03/2024 at 04:00 in Rugby Predictions

A blockbuster is on the cards when Castres Olympique plays host to Racing Metro in a Top 14 clash slated for Saturday. Both teams are currently looking to fortify their playoff charge as they occupy the final two slots. The two sides are currently locked on 44 points but the hosts sit fifth while visitors are a place below. After an impressive run of form since the turn of the year, Castres suffered a recent blip having lost the last two games. Their latest loss came at the hands of Lyon Olympique Universitaire after going down 34-19. Florent Vanverberghe landed Castres’ only try of the game with Pierre Popelin securing the other 15 points. Jeremy Davidson’s men will be delighted to return to their backyard after two successive defeats on the road. Even more morale-boosting is that they are unbeaten in the last three games against Racing Metro here.

Racing Metro are hanging on to the final playoff spot by a thread. Section Paloise breathing down their necks with equal points, a reason for the visitors to go for a win. Racing Metro will be delighted to have halted an unwanted run of five straight losses ahead of this game. They registered a 20-6 victory against RC Toulonnais last time out. Tristan Tedder dazzled in the clash as he bagged all the 20 points for Racing, with a try and five penalties. Their previous poor run saw them plummet from a direct semi-final ticket to challenging for a playoff ticket. The emphasis on a need to win this can’t be more heightened. Their away record however inspires little confidence, having lost six straight games and are yet to win on the road this year. The fact that they have a poor run away to Castres Olympique in recent visits will further concern manager Stuart Lancaster.