Bayonne vs Clermont Predictions - Bayonne to see off Clermont and progress to the semi-finals

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 11 Jun 2025

Brad Newcomb 11 Jun 2025

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Bayonne have won 15 of last 16 home games.
Bayonne beat Clermont by 13 points at home earlier this season.
Clermont struggles away, losing 7 of last 8 visits to Bayonne.

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Bayonne have an excellent record against Clermont at their home stadium (Getty Images)

Bayonne vs Clermont Predictions

Bayonne vs Clermont Predictions
Head to Head
Bayonne Form
Bayonne Team News & Injuries
Clermont Form
Clermont Team News & Injuries

Bayonne have been in excellent form at home in the Top 14 this season. Clermont have been in solid form lately, but their away record against Bayonne is poor.

Bayonne have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures (Top 14).
Bayonne have won 15 of their last 16 home games in all competitions.
Bayonne have won 4 of their last 6 matches against Clermont.
Clermont have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures (Top 14).
Clermont have lost 7 of their last 8 away fixtures in all competitions.
Clermont have lost 7 of their last 8 away games to Bayonne.

Head to Head

Clermont have a slight edge with 13 victories to 11 over Bayonne, including one draw in 25 meetings.

Bayonne lost 26-10 to Clermont away from home earlier this season before winning 31-18 at home.

Bayonne Form

Bayonne scored a penalty and a try in the first half against Toulon last weekend, going into the break with a slender 8-3 lead.

Bayonne added a converted try and penalty in the second half to register an 18-10 home win against Toulon.

Before that, Bayonne beat Clermont 31-18, Lyon 28-14, and lost 32-22 to the Bulls before defeating Pau 27-22 and Vannes 38-32 in their last five home fixtures.

Aviron Bayonne placed 4th in the Top 14 standings with 68 points from 26 matches.

Bayonne have been in great touch at home, winning 15 of their last 16 outings, which helped them reach the playoffs in the Top 14 for the first time in their history.

Bayonne Team News & Injuries

Joris Segonds scored 168 points for his club during the regular season.

Sireli Maqala scored 11 tries, whilst Remy Baget dotted down seven times.

Clermont Form

Clermont scored a try and a penalty before being awarded a penalty try in the first half against Montpellier last weekend, going into halftime with a 17-3 lead.

Clermont added two penalties to their points tally in the second half to beat Montpellier 23-10 away from home to book their place in the playoffs.

Before that victory, Clermont lost 22-18 to Bordeaux, 31-18 to Bayonne, 46-24 to Northampton, 31-24 to Toulon, and 34-29 to Castres in their last five away fixtures.

Clermont finished 5th on the Top 14 log with 63 points from 26 games.

Clermont left it late to make the playoffs after their latest away win. However, they have struggled to win consistently away from home this season, and they have a dismal record away to Bayonne, losing seven of their last eight visits.

Clermont Team News & Injuries

Benjamin Urdapilleta scored 147 points in the league thus far.

Alivereti Raka has scored seven tries in this edition of the Top 14.

Barnabé Massa has contributed six tries for Clermont during this campaign.

Verdict

Bayonne v Clermont

Bayonne have had an impressive season at home during their campaign and is tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap in their playoff clash against Clermont.

Bayonne -6.5

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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