Exeter Chiefs vs Racing 92 Betting Tips, Preview & Odds – Racing 92 to lift the cup

Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 clash in the European Champions Cup final at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Saturday evening. Racing 92 made the final in 2016 and 2018, but were defeated both times. Neither side has ever won the tournament, so who will be the victors on Saturday?

Exeter Chiefs chose to rest players in recent weeks ahead of the final - and that hampered their form. However, when they needed to get the job done last weekend, they turned it on against Bath in a 35-6 Premiership semi-final win.

In terms of the European Champions Cup, the Chiefs have not lost in eight matches, with seven victories and one draw. They took down Toulouse 28-18 in the semi-final to make it through to the prestigious final.

This clash is Exeter Chiefs’ first ever European Champions Cup final - and they have the chance to make history for the club.

Exeter Chiefs, like Racing 92, have received an all clear in terms of COVID-19. The squad is fit and health with a number of key players getting some rest over recent weeks.

Racing 92 recently kicked off their 2020/21 Top 14 season, winning two of their first three fixtures. In terms of the European Champions Cup, Racing finished on top of a very strong group, which included the likes of Saracens and Munster. Racing lost just one match along the way.

Racing then took down defending champions Saracens 19-15 in the Champions Cup semi-final. Thier qualification for the final is the third time they have achieved this feat in five years. However, they are yet to taste glory at the final hurdle.

There has been a sigh of relief in Racing 92’s camp after all players received negative COVID-19 tests. They should be close to full strength but we will know more once the teams are announced on Friday.

This will be the first time Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 clash in competitive rugby.

Exeter Chiefs are priced as 1.44 favourites to win the match, while Racing 92 are available at 2.87. A draw pays 21.00.

The handicap for the showpiece finale is set at 5 points.

Exeter Chiefs love the physical side of the game of rugby and will look to use set-pieces as a way to get the better of their opponents. Racing 92 prefer to play more expansive rugby than their opponents, so this is going to be a very interesting final.