Stade Francais vs Exeter Predictions - Stade Francais to win at home in a European Challenge Cup clash
In the upcoming clash between Stade Francais and Exeter, the French team is favored to maintain their impressive home record. Stade Francais are unbeaten in their last five home matches and come off a strong win against Castres. Exeter arrives after a loss to Bath and faces challenges with mixed away results. Predictions favor Stade Francais to cover a -8.5 point spread. Crucial to the outcome are the team updates, with Exeter's key players potentially unavailable. The fixture promises fierce competition with first position in the Challenge Cup at stake.
- Stade Francais are favorites at home, covering a -8.5 handicap.
- Stade Francais remain unbeaten in their last 5 home matches.
- Exeter faces mixed results on the road, with key players possibly out.
Stade Francais to prove too strong at home (Getty Images)
Stade Francais vs Exeter Predictions
Stade Francais are favourites at home, with an impressive home win record. My best bet is Stade Francais to cover the -8.5 handicap.
- Stade Francais vs Exeter Predictions
- Head to Head
- Stade Francais Form
- Stade Francais Injuries & Team News
- Exeter Form
- Exeter Injuries & Team News
- Stade Francais are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches.
- Stade Francais have won their 1 encounter against Exeter.
- Stade Francais come into this match off the back of a 33-15 home win over Castres.
- Exeter have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
- Exeter come into this match off the back of a 33-26 defeat at Bath.
Head to Head
Stade Francais have won their one encounter against Exeter.
Stade Francais Form
Stade Francais have been in top form at home at the start of their season, unbeaten in their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 33-15 win against Castres.
Their previous home results include wins against Montpellier (35-12), Toulon (51-24), Cardiff Rugby (38-17), and a draw against Racing 92 (20-20), capping off an impressive run of form at home.
Stade Francais are currently first in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool three, with 10 points after two matches.
Stade Francais Injuries & Team News
Stade Francais are expected to make a few changes this week, with a busy schedule ahead.
Exeter Form
Exeter are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, having lost two and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 33-26 defeat at Bath.
Their previous away results include a loss at Sale (34-3), a win at Sale (27-26), a draw at Racing 92 (31-31), and a win at Saracens (30-24).
The Chiefs are currently second in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Three, with eight points after two matches.
Exeter Injuries & Team News
Italian international scrum-half Steve Varney is potentially unavailable as he goes through HIA return-to-play protocols. Lock Andrea Zambonin should be available for selection after receiving treatment for an ankle injury.
Director of rugby Rob Baxter confirmed he intends to take a strong squad to Stade Francais for the third pool-stage match, with first position at stake.
Verdict
Stade Francais are backed to cover -8.5.
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