Newcastle Red Bulls vs Stade Rochelais Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Newcastle Red Bulls meet Stade Rochelais in this Challenge Cup Round 16 clash on Saturday, with the winner set to face either Ulster Rugby or Ospreys in the quarterfinals. Who is likely to win the match? Continue reading as we take you through our prediction.
Despite their domestic struggles, Newcastle Red Bulls made light work of their Challenge Cup pool-stage matches. They won three of their four pool matches, finishing second to qualify for the knockout stages.
Interim boss Stephen Jones will look to build on that impressive pool-stage outing. They suffered a 38–14 defeat to Exeter Chiefs last week in Premiership Rugby, but will be confident of edging this contest, having won their two Challenge Cup home matches this season.
A run of one win and three defeats saw Stade Rochelais finish fifth in the Champions Cup Pool 3 standings, dropping to the Challenge Cup. They fell 27–17 to Harlequins in their last pool-stage match and lost 26–15 to Bayonne in domestic league action last week. Six of their last seven away matches across all competitions have ended in defeat, including their last three European away outings.
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Newcastle Red Bulls v Stade Rochelais Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.43 | 21 | 2.98 |
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1.45 | 19 | 2.91 |
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1.53 | 21 | 2.63 |
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1.52 | 20 | 2.52 |
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1.52 | 20 | 2.52 |
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Newcastle Red Bulls - Stade Rochelais Key Points
- Newcastle Red Bulls have won three of their four Challenge Cup matches this season.
- Newcastle Red Bulls have won their two Challenge Cup home matches this season.
- Stade Rochelais have lost seven of their last eight away matches across all competitions.
- Stade Rochelais have lost their last three European away matches.
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Our Newcastle Red Bulls vs Stade Rochelais Prediction
We are backing Newcastle Red Bulls for victory. They have put aside their domestic struggles for strong performances in the Challenge Cup, winning both of their home fixtures in the competition.
Stade Rochelais have endured a poor run of results on the road and their trip to Newcastle is not likely to be any different. Moreover, their last three European away games have ended in defeat. Hence, our Newcastle Red Bulls vs Stade Rochelais prediction is Newcastle Red Bulls wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
