Bordeaux vs La Rochelle Predictions - La Rochelle to secure another away win against Bordeaux

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 04 Sep 2025

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La Rochelle won 5 of last 6 vs Bordeaux, including 5 of last 6 away games.
Bordeaux strong at home recently, winning 4 in a row.
La Rochelle predicted to cover the handicap.

La Rochelle have an excellent record against Bordeaux (Getty Images)

Bordeaux vs La Rochelle Predictions

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

Bordeaux had an excellent season in their previous campaign but have struggled to beat La Rochelle. La Rochelle have consistently defeated Bordeaux in recent seasons.

Bordeaux have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Bordeaux have won 4 successive home games.
Bordeaux have lost 5 of their last 6 matches against La Rochelle.
La Rochelle have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
La Rochelle have won 5 of their last 6 away games against Bordeaux.

Head to Head

La Rochelle have recorded 16 victories to eight against the Bordeaux Begles in 24 meetings.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux had a successful campaign last season, winning the European Rugby Champions Cup after defeating Northampton in the final, but fell short against Toulouse in the Top 14 final.

Bordeaux placed 2nd in the Top 14 standings with 78 points from 26 matches.

Bordeaux lost 21-10 to La Rochelle before defeating Toulouse 35-18, Castres 34-29, Vannes 59-28, and Toulon 39-24 in their final five home fixtures last season.

The Bordeaux Begles will aim to achieve similar success this season, but face a tough opening fixture against a La Rochelle side that has won five of their last six visits to Bordeaux.

Bordeaux Team News & Injuries

Bordeaux have acquired the following players for the upcoming 2025/26 Top 14 season: Louis Mary, Gaeten Barlot, Boris Palu, Jean-Luc du Preez, Cameron Woki, Martin Page-Relo, Salesi Rayasi, and Xan Mousques.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle missed the Top 14 playoffs by a point but did qualify for the European Rugby Champions Cup for their upcoming campaign.

La Rochelle finished 7th on the Top 14 table with 62 points from 26 matches.

Towards the end of last season, La Rochelle lost 22-17 to Stade Francais, 33-19 to Clermont, beat Bordeaux 21-10, and Vannes 30-29 before losing 32-18 in their last five away fixtures.

La Rochelle have achieved regular success against Bordeaux in recent seasons, winning five of their last six encounters.

La Rochelle Team News & Injuries

The following players have joined the ranks at La Rochelle for the upcoming Top 14 season: Nolan Le Garrec, Semi Lagivala, Davit Niniashvili, and Ugo Pacome.

Verdict

Bordeaux v La Rochelle

La Rochelle have proven to be a bogey side for Bordeaux in recent outings and are tipped to cover the +7.5 handicap.

La Rochelle +7.5

Handicap

$1.91 - 3 Units

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