Munster vs Castres Predictions - Munster to sink Castres at home
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- Munster strong at home, 6 wins in 8 games.
- Castres struggles away, 6 losses in 8 matches.
- Munster favoured to cover a -25.5 handicap.
Munster have an excellent home record against Castres (Getty Images)
Munster vs Castres Predictions
Munster have had mixed fortunes in the European Rugby Champions Cup this season, but have been in solid touch at home. Castres have had similar success to Munster in the competition, but they struggle to win away from home.
- Munster have lost 3 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
- Munster have won 6 of their last 8 home games in all competitions.
- Munster have defeated Castres 4 times in a row at home.
- Castres have lost 3 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
- Castres have lost 6 of their last 8 away games in all competitions.
Head to Head
Munster have a commanding lead of six victories to two against Castres, including one draw in nine meetings.
Munster Form
Munster fell short in their European Rugby Champions Cup match against Toulon last weekend, losing 27-25 away from home after trailing by a point at half-time.
Munster lost their opening pool game 40-14 away to Bath but recorded a 31-3 home win over Gloucester earlier in the competition.
Munster have been in decent nick at home in the United Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Cardiff 23-20, Edinburgh 20-19, and Connacht 17-15 before losing 27-21 to the Stormers and 13-8 to Leinster.
Munster are 4th in Pool 2 with six points from three matches.
Munster have not had much success lately, but they have secured a result at home this season, and they are on a four-match winning streak against Castres at their stadium.
Castres Form
Castres had a solid first half in their pool game against Bath last weekend, trailing 21-17 at the break; however, they lost 43-20 at home.
Castres lost 34-14 to Gloucester on the road in their opening European Rugby Champions Cup fixture before they thumped Edinburgh 33-0 at home.
Castres have had mixed fortunes away from home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 16-12 to Toulon, 59-12 to Toulouse, beat Montauban 32-28, lost 63-14 to Clermont, and defeated La Rochelle 19-17 before losing 33-31 to Montpellier and 33-15 to Stade Francais.
Castres are last in Pool 2 with five points from three games.
Castres have struggled to pick up victories recently and come into their clash with Munster with poor away form, having lost six of their last eight games.
Team News
Munster
Jean Kleyn will join Gloucester in the Premiership at the end of the season.
Craig Casey and Diarmuid Barron are doubtful starters.
Paddy Patterson and Calvin Nash are not available for selection for the match against Castres.
Castres
Loris Zarantonello has scored two tries in the 2025/26 European Rugby Champions Cup.
Pierre Popelin has slotted six conversions in the competition so far.
Verdict
Munster have an excellent record against Castres at home and are tipped to cover the
- 25.5 handicap.
- 25.5 handicap.
Munster -25.5
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