Stade Francais Paris vs Stormers Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup

Prediction published on 19/01/2024, 11:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 20/01/2024 at 04:30 in Champions Cup Prediction

The Stormers head to France to face Stade Francais in round four of the European Champions Cup on Saturday afternoon. The hosts are currently at the bottom of Pool 4, while the visitors are in second place.  Leinster leads with a guaranteed spot in the last 16, boasting 14 points. Following closely are the Stormers and Leicester Tigers with nine points apiece, while La Rochelle has seven. The Sale Sharks, with 5 points, are still in contention. Stade Francais is at the bottom of the pool with only 1 point, and their best chance lies in winning their upcoming match to potentially secure a place in the Challenge Cup. Stade Francais kicked off their campaign with a 28-5 defeat against Sale Sharks, followed by a close 27-24 loss to Leicester Tigers in their lone home game. A significant 43-7 loss to Leinster in Dublin during Round 3 dashed their hopes of reaching the last 16. In the French Top 14, Stade Francais currently sits in third place, holding a record of seven wins, one draw, and four defeats. They are seven points behind leaders Racing 92 and three points adrift from second-placed Bordeaux.

Meanwhile, heading into the final round, the Stormers require two points from their upcoming match to secure a spot in the last 16. A bonus point win would not only secure their place but also grant them home advantage in the knockout stage, pending other results. In Round 3, the Stormers claimed a 31-24 home win against Sale Sharks but faced a challenging opening match away to Leicester Tigers, losing 35-26. Round 2 saw a pressure-filled home fixture against defending champions Stade Rochelais, which the Stormers narrowly won 21-20, securing the victory with a last-gasp converted try. The Stormers ended speculation by naming a strong lineup for their upcoming match, dispelling earlier rumours about fielding a B side for this match.