La Rochelle vs Leinster Predictions & Tips - Leinster to prevail against La Rochelle

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 10 Jan 2025

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Brad Newcomb 10 Jan 2025

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Leinster is on an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.
La Rochelle has won 17 of their last 18 home matches.
Key player suspensions for La Rochelle; Leinster's lineup strengthened by returning internationals.

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La Rochelle has won 17 of their last 18 home matches (Getty Images)

La Rochelle vs Leinster Predictions

La Rochelle play their best rugby at their stadium. Leinster are on a lengthy unbeaten run and have defeated La Rochelle twice on the trot.

La Rochelle vs Leinster Predictions
Head to Head
La Rochelle Form
La Rochelle Team News & Injuries
Leinster Form
Leinster Team News & Injuries

Leinster are on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Leinster have won 6 successive away games in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 6 of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 17 of their last 18 home fixtures in all competitions.

Head to Head

La Rochelle have a slight edge with three victories to two against Leinster in five meetings.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle have had the perfect start to their Investec Cup campaign, defeating Bath 24-20 away and Bristol 35-7 at home.

La Rochelle have contested six home matches in the Top 14 this season, beating Toulon 19-15, Pau 49-25, Lyon 43-22, Bordeaux 32-22, Stade Francais 35-18, and losing 23-14 against Vannes before defeating Clermont 20-15, and Toulouse 22-18.

La Rochelle have an excellent home-winning record and beat Leinster in back-to-back finals of this competition in 2022 and 2023. However, they have lost their last two encounters against the team from Ireland.

La Rochelle Team News & Injuries

Hooker Tolu Latu has been suspended for three matches for foul play and will miss the clashes against Leinster, Benetton, and Lyon.

Leinster Form

Leinster won their opening two European Champions Cup fixtures, cruising to a comfortable 35-12 victory over Bristol away and beating Clermont 15-7 at home.

Leinster have won all their United Rugby Championship away fixtures this season, beating Edinburgh 33-31, Benetton 35-5, Connacht 33-12, Ulster 27-20, and Munster 28-7.

Leinster have been playing well lately, winning their last 11 outings in all competitions, although the going will be tough in France, as La Rochelle are tough to beat at home. However, Leinster have won their previous two clashes.