Castres vs La Rochelle Predictions - Castres to add more misery upon La Rochelle

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 26 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 26 Feb 2026

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Castres have won 4 in a row against La Rochelle.
La Rochelle struggles with away form, losing 6 consecutively.
Castres expected to cover -8.5 handicap.

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Castres have often defeated La Rochelle in recent clashes (Getty Images)

Castres are on a winning streak against La Rochelle and have been in great touch at home this season. La Rochelle are in a slump, and they have a poor record at Castres.

Castres have won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Castres have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Castres have defeated La Rochelle 4 consecutive times.
La Rochelle have lost 6 consecutive away games in all competitions.
La Rochelle have lost 6 of their last 7 visits to Castres.

Head to Head

Castres have a slight edge with 12 victories to 11, including one draw in 24 meetings.

Castres defeated La Rochelle away 19-17 earlier this season.

Castres Form

Castres conceded too many points in their last match before the break in the league, losing 57-32 to Bordeaux away from home.

Castres have been in excellent form at home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 17-15 to Pau, defeated Bayonne 48-17, Racing 92 20-16, Stade Francais 29-24, and lost 28-26 to Bordeaux before beating Perpignan 23-7, Lyon 36-22, and Clermont 28-23.

Castres are 9th in the Top 14 standings with 14 points from 17 matches.

Castres will fancy their chances against an out-of-sorts La Rochelle, having defeated their opponents four times in a row and six of their last seven clashes on home soil.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle succumbed to another defeat in their last fixture before a pause in the league, losing 43-33 to Montpellier at home.

La Rochelle have been poor away from home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 23-18 to Bordeaux, 37-13 to Montpellier, 26-24 to Stade Francais, and beat Lyon 36-19, before losing 39-14 to Toulon, 53-33 to Pau, 60-14 to Toulouse, and 32-27 to Clermont.

La Rochelle are 11th in the Top 14 table with 37 points from 17 matches.

La Rochelle have been in poor form recently, losing five in a row and six on their travels, which is not ideal when taking on Castres away, as their opponents have enjoyed regular success at home this season.