La Rochelle vs Harlequins Predictions - La Rochelle too good for Harlequins

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 16 Jan 2026

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Brad Newcomb 16 Jan 2026

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La Rochelle thrives at home, winning 10 of the last 11 games.
Harlequins have lost 12 consecutive away matches.
La Rochelle predicted to cover the -23.5 handicap against Harlequins.

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La Rochelle have never lost to Harlequins (Getty Images)

La Rochelle have lacked consistency in the Investec Champions Cup this season, but have performed well at home. Harlequins have a solid campaign, but their away form is dismal.

La Rochelle have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 10 of their last 11 home games in all competitions.
Harlequins have won 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Harlequins have lost 12 consecutive away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

La Rochelle have the advantage with two victories to none against Harlequins.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle came close to beating Leinster away from home in their Investec Champions Cup clash last weekend, losing 25-24.

La Rochelle defeated the Leicester Tigers 39-20 at home before losing 42-21 to the Stormers in Cape Town in their other fixtures in the competition.

La Rochelle's seven home fixtures in the Top 14 have yielded solid results this season. They defeated Clermont 34-16, Perpignan 31-8, Montauban 54-19, Racing 92 33-6, and lost 19-17 to Castres before beating Bayonne 49-17 and Toulon 66-0.

La Rochelle are 4th in Pool 3 with six points after three rounds.

La Rochelle have not been at their best in the competition so far; however, they will fancy their chances of picking up some points, as the Harlequins have lost 12 in a row away from home.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins demolished the Stormers in their European Rugby Champions Cup match last weekend, winning 61-10 at home.

Before that, Harlequins lost their opener 45-28 to Leinster away from home before thrashing Bayonne 68-14 at home.

Harlequins have been poor away from home in the Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup this season. They lost 26-14 to Newcastle, 29-19 to Leicester Tigers, 38-0 to Exeter, 26-17 to Northampton Saints, 26-15 to Gloucester, 43-17 to the Sale Sharks, and 66-21 to Northampton Saints.

Harlequins are 2nd in Pool 3 with 11 points from three matches.

Harlequins were in excellent form in their previous outing, but have struggled to win on the road this season, and have a tough assignment against La Rochelle, as their opponents often emerge victorious in their home games.

Team News

La Rochelle

Ihaia West, Oscar Jegou, and Nathan Bollengier have scored two tries each in this edition of the European Rugby Champions Cup.

Nolan le Garrec kicked over three conversions and a penalty against Leinster last weekend.

Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed that Stephan Lewies will be departing the club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season to rejoin the Hollywoodbets Sharks.

After parting ways with the All Blacks, Scott Robertson is reportedly being considered by Harlequins for a potential role within their coaching staff.

Verdict

La Rochelle v Harlequins

La Rochelle have been in great shape on their home turf this season and are tipped to cover the -23.5 handicap.

La Rochelle -23.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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