Leinster vs Toulon Predictions - Leinster to progress to the Investec Champions Cup final

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Leinster are on a 9-game home winning streak.
Toulon have beaten Leinster in past meetings but have inconsistent away form.
Leinster are predicted to cover the -9.5 handicap in the semi-final.

Leinster are on a lengthy winning streak at home (Getty Images)

Leinster have been performing well in the European Rugby Champions Cup this season and are on a winning streak at home. Toulon have had an excellent campaign in the competition and have a solid record against Leinster.

Leinster have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Leinster have won 9 consecutive home matches in all competitions.
Toulon have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Toulon have won 4 consecutive games against Leinster.

Head to Head

Toulon have the advantage with four victories to none against Leinster.

Leinster Form

Leinster eased past the Sale Sharks in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup recently, winning 43-13 at home.

Before that performance, Leinster defeated Edinburgh 49-31 at home in the round of 16.

Leinster have played two away matches in the United Rugby Championship since qualifying for the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. They defeated Ulster 29-21 before losing 29-26 to Benetton.

Leinster have been in great shape at home in this edition of the competition, scoring plenty of points, and they have won nine consecutive fixtures at the Aviva Stadium, giving them the edge needed to come out on top against Toulon.

Toulon Form

Toulon secured a narrow 22-19 away victory over the Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals recently.

Before that, Toulon defeated the Stormers at home 28-27 in a controversial round of 16 clash.

Toulon have contested two fixtures in the Top 14 since advancing to the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-finals. They defeated Montauban 47-22 away and thrashed Bayonne 52-26 at home.

Toulon have been in solid form throughout the competition so far, and have an excellent record against Leinster; however, their away form has lacked consistency this season.

Team News

Leinster

Winger Tommy O'Brien has commented on the threats that Toulon pose in the Investec Champions Cup: “RC Toulon have a lot of history in this competition - they love it.

“We know how much it means to them and their fans, so that should lead to an unbelievable match and unbelievable atmosphere on Saturday.”

James Lowe, Diarmuid Mangan and Jordan Larmour all return to training this week and could feature against Toulon.

Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed, and a decision will be made on their availability later in the week.

Charlie Tector is out injured with a shoulder injury.

Toulon

Captain Charles Ollivon and Setariki Tuicuvu were rested against Bayonne and will likely start.

Dave Ribbans and Matthias Halagahu have returned to training and could feature against Leinster.

Verdict

Leinster v Toulon

Leinster have been in fine form at home this season and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap in their European Rugby Champions Cup clash against Toulon.

Leinster -9.5

Handicap

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