Castres vs Bulls Predictions - Home team to dominate in Champions Cup

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 10 Jan 2025

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Marc Thomas 10 Jan 2025

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Castres set to cover -7 handicap
Castres are tough to beat at home, winning 11 of their last 12 games.
The Bulls have lost their last three matches, struggling in the Champions Cup.

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Castres to continue winning at home (Getty Images)

Castres vs Bulls Preview

Castres are on a home winning run and are unlikely to suffer defeat to the Bulls.

Castres vs Bulls Preview
Head to Head
Castres Form
Castres Injuries & Team News
Bulls Form
Bulls Injuries & Team News

Castres have won 11 of their last 12 matches.
Castres have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
Bulls have lost their last 3 matches.
Bulls have lost both of their Champions Cup matches this season.

Head to Head

Castres and the Bulls have never played in a competitive match before.

Castres Form

Castres have started the Champions Cup with a win and a defeat in their opening two matches. They are fourth on the table but will certainly be targeting this home fixture for a result.

On home soil, Castres have won 11 of their last 12 games, so this is a tough place for visiting sides to get results. Castres lost their opening Champions Cup game 38-8 at Northampton but bounced back at home, beating Munster 16-14 the following week.

Since then, Castres lost 13-3 at home to Bordeaux, their first home defeat of the season. They then suffered an away loss to Bayonne before beating Pau at home last weekend 24-19.

Castres Injuries & Team News

Castres will be at full strength for this home fixture. They have a few injury concerns, but final decisions will be made on those today.

Bulls Form

The Bulls have been inconsistent this season in the URC and although they are certainly playoff contenders, they will need to get some results in the Champions Cup.

Both games have ended in defeat in the Champions Cup thus far. First, the Bulls lost 27-5 at Saracens with a weakened side before going down 30-21 at home to Northampton Saints.

Jake White’s side have only played once since that defeat to Northampton. That fixture also ended in a 20-17 loss at the Sharks.