Gloucester vs Toulon Predictions - Toulon backed to cover at Gloucester in Champions Cup
In the upcoming clash between Gloucester and Toulon, predictions heavily favor Toulon, who are expected to field a full-strength team. Despite Gloucester's moderate home success and current fifth-place standing in their group, Toulon, despite their challenging away record, are poised to overcome their recent losses. Toulon's high stakes with a potential progression to the knockout stages on the line suggest a strong team selection. Hence, the best prediction is Toulon covering the -9.5 handicap.
- Toulon favored to win, expected to field a strong team.
- Gloucester comes off a 30-21 loss, fifth in their group.
- Toulon's key goal: secure progression to knockout stages.
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Gloucester vs Toulon Predictions
Toulon are favourites away at Gloucester, with an expected full-strength team to be selected. My best bet is Toulon to cover the -9.5 handicap.
- Gloucester vs Toulon Predictions
- Head to Head
- Gloucester Form
- Gloucester Injuries & Team News
- Toulon Form
- Toulon Injuries & Team News
- Gloucester have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Gloucester come into this match off the back of a 30-21 home defeat to Saracens.
- Toulon have not won their last 5 away matches.
- Toulon come into this match off the back of a 66-0 defeat, with a below-strength team, at La Rochelle.
Head to Head
This is the first meeting between Gloucester and Toulon.
Gloucester Form
Gloucester have had a decent start to their season, winning three of their last five home matches. They come into this match on the back of a 30-21 defeat to Saracens.
Their previous home results include a loss at Bristol (49-34), and wins against Bath (19-17), Harlequins (26-15), and Castres (34-14).
Gloucester are currently fifth in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool Two, with six points after three matches.
Gloucester Injuries & Team News
Hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia has been signed on a three-month contract as "essential" injury cover.
Jack Singleton has been ruled out indefinitely due to a cardiac incident.
Toulon Form
Toulon are currently experiencing an indifferent run of form on the road, with their squad reduced by injuries to key experienced players and relying on academy players for away games. Toulon have lost their last five matches away from home in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 66-0 loss at La Rochelle.
Their previous away results include losses at Toulouse (59-34), Stade Francais (51-24), Edinburgh (33-20), and Bordeaux Begles (46-7).
Toulon are currently third in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool Two, with nine points after three matches.
Toulon Injuries & Team News
Despite recent rotation, Toulon is expected to field a strong side for this critical Champions Cup match against Gloucester, as a win would guarantee their progression to the knockout stages. The high stakes of this fixture mean Toulon will be motivated to field a competitive team.
The match is expected to be a physical battle, and Toulon, known for their powerful forward pack, are likely to select key players to match Gloucester's physicality.
Verdict
Toulon are backed to cover the -9.5 handicap against Gloucester.
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