European Champions Cup Round 1 Predictions & Tips

Gloucester vs Castres Predictions - Gloucester backed for victory against Castres

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 08 Dec 2025

Ralph Staniforth 08 Dec 2025

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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.

Gloucester set to beat Castres at home (Getty Images)

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 vs Castres Predictions
Head to Head
Gloucester Form
Castres Form

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.

Gloucester -6.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 4 Units

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