Racing 92 vs Exeter RC Chiefs Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup

Prediction published on 12/12/2025, 07:00  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 13/12/2025 at 04:33 in Challenge Cup Predictions

Racing 92 host Exeter Chiefs in this 2025-26 Challenge Cup round two clash on Sunday at Paris La Défense Arena. Can the French side defeat the Chiefs to bounce back from their opening-round loss? Here is our prediction for the game. 

Racing 92 suffered the biggest defeat in the 2025-26 Challenge Cup opening round, losing by a staggering 54 points to Ulster Rugby. They trailed by seven points in the first half and then slumped to a heavy 47-0 shutout in the second half, losing 61-7. 

Nevertheless, Le Racing have enjoyed a perfect run in their five home fixtures this season. Their two recent European home games have ended in victories, and they have won three of their last five continental fixtures.

Exeter Chiefs dispatched Cheetahs by 30 points, winning 42-12 to kick off their 2025-26 Challenge Cup campaign on a winning note, but they failed to win three of their last four road games. Rob Baxter's men have also lost their last three European away games. However, the Chiefs travel to France on the back of an impressive 5–0–1 record in their six most recent fixtures in all competitions.