La Rochelle vs Bayonne Predictions - La Rochelle set to extend winning streak over Bayonne

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 18 Dec 2025

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Brad Newcomb 18 Dec 2025

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La Rochelle have won their last 6 home games against Bayonne.
Bayonne have struggled away, losing 7 of their last 9 matches.
La Rochelle are favoured to cover a -10.5 handicap.

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La Rochelle often beat Bayonne at home (Getty Images)

La Rochelle are on a winning streak against Bayonne, and they have played their best rugby at home this season. Bayonne have stuttered lately, and they are in poor form away from home.

La Rochelle have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 8 of their last 9 home fixtures in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 6 consecutive home games against Bayonne.
Bayonne have lost 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
Bayonne have lost 7 of their last 9 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

La Rochelle have a slight edge with ten victories to eight, including one draw in 19 meetings.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle won their opening European Rugby Champions Cup against the Leicester Tigers 39-20 at home before losing 42-21 to the Stormers away from home last weekend.

La Rochelle have been in solid form at home in the Top 14 this season. They defeated Clermont 34-16, Perpignan 31-8, Montauban 54-19, and Racing 92 33-6 before losing 19-17 to Castres.

La Rochelle are 10th in the Top 14 table with 26 points from 11 matches.

La Rochelle have been struggling to win lately; however, their home form has been strong, and they have defeated Bayonne six consecutive times on their home turf.

Bayonne Form

Bayonne failed to win a match in the European Rugby Champions Cup, losing 26-17 to the Stormers at home and 68-17 to the Harlequins away last weekend.

In the Top 14, Bayonne defeated Perpignan 26-19 before losing 48-17 to Castres, Pau 47-24, Bordeaux 41-12, and Racing 92 47-27 in their last five away matches.

Aviron Bayonne are 5th in the Top 14 standings with 30 points from 11 games.

Bayonne have lacked consistency in recent outings, and they have not had much success on their travels, losing seven of their last nine fixtures.

Team News

La Rochelle

Antoine Hastoy has scored 75 points for La Rochelle this season.

Jules Favre and Davit Niniashvili have scored four tries each in the 2025/26 Top 14.

Bayonne

Manu Tuilagi has recovered from a thumb injury and is expected to start against La Rochelle.

Scrum-half Baptiste Tilloles has extended his contract for an additional three seasons.

Verdict

La Rochelle v Bayonne

La Rochelle have often defeated Bayonne at home in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap.

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