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Gloucester vs Castres Predictions - Gloucester backed for victory against Castres

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In the upcoming European Rugby Champions Cup match, Gloucester is predicted to outpace Castres at Kingsholm Stadium. Historically, Gloucester has a strong home advantage against Castres, securing recent victories, including a close 30-25 win. Despite mixed performances in their latest matches, Gloucester's recent triumphs suggest they can cover the -6.5 handicap. Castres has shown improvement in their away form but hasn't broken Gloucester's home dominance yet. With these insights, Gloucester is favored to start their group stage positively.

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  • Gloucester has won the last 3 home matches against Castres.
  • Gloucester is predicted to cover the -6.5 handicap.
  • Castres shows improved away form but not enough to beat Gloucester at home.
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Gloucester vs Castres Predictions


Gloucester are backed to have the edge on home soil. I'm backing the hosts to cover the -6.5 handicap.

  • Gloucester have won 2 of their last 3 home matches.
  • Gloucester beat Harlequins 26-15 in their last home match.
  • Gloucester have won their last 3 home matches against Castres.
  • Castres have won 2 of their last 3 away matches.
  • Castres beat La Rochelle 19-17 in their last away match.

Head to Head


Gloucester won their last three home meetings against Castres. They won the first two 19-14 and 35-5, with the most recent clash finishing in a close 30-25 win.

Gloucester Form


Gloucester have not been in top form recently, but their home record against Castres has been impressive, with three straight wins - the latest a 30-25 result.

Their last three home matches include a 34-49 loss to Bristol, followed by a close 19-17 win over Bath. They come into this match on the back of a 26-15 win over Harlequins.

Gloucester will be looking to kick-start their European Rugby Champions Cup group stage with a home win over Castres.

Castres Form


Their recent away form has improved, with a 32-28 win at Montauban, followed by a 14-63 loss at Clermont Auvergne. 

They come into this match off the back of a 19-17 victory at La Rochelle.

Verdict

Gloucester are tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap against Castres.

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