Section Paloise vs Bath Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
French side Section Paloise will host English Premiership Cup champions Bath in this 2024-25 European Rugby Challenge Cup round-of-16 tie on Friday. The winner of this match will face either Montpellier or Gloucester for a place in the semifinals. Can Les Sectionnistes ease past the Somerset-based outfit to qualify for the quarterfinals? Here is our prediction for the match.
Section Paloise saw their three-match winning streak come to an end following a thumping 55-10 away defeat to Stade Toulousain in their last match. This result condemned the Pau-based side to their 13th defeat this season in all competitions.
However, they have been dominant at home, winning six of their last seven matches. This includes an impressive three-match winning streak in their most recent home fixtures.
Bath will enter this match on a roaring form. Johann van Graan's side boast a terrific five match winning streak. This includes a 47-28 home victory over Harlequins in their last match and a dominant 48-14 Premiership Cup final triumph over Exeter Chiefs.
Additionally, the 2025 Premiership Cup champions have won their last two away matches (both domestic fixtures), averaging a 23-point winning margin. They will hope to extend their winning streak on the road to three matches on Friday.
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Section Paloise and Bath Rugby Last Matches
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Section Paloise - Bath Rugby Key Points
- Section Paloise lost their last match by a blowout 45-point margin.
- Section Paloise have lost their two matches against Bath, scoring 32 points and conceding 94.
- Bath have won their last five matches by double-digit margins.
- Bath have won their last two away matches, averaging a 23-point winning margin.
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Our Section Paloise vs Bath Rugby Prediction
Bath will head into this match as the clear favourites to win. The 2025 Premiership Cup champions are in top form. They have won their last five matches by double-digit margins. This includes back-to-back victories in their two most recent away matches.
Section Paloise lost their last match by a blowout 45-point margin. They have also lost their two matches against Bath, conceding 94 points and scoring 32. Given this trend, we expect Bath to cover the spread. Our Section Paloise vs Bath prediction is Bath -8.5 points handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
