La Rochelle vs Bordeaux Predictions - Bordeaux backed to cover the handicap

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Bordeaux have won 4 consecutive games across all competitions.
La Rochelle boast a strong home record against Bordeaux.
Prediction: Bordeaux to cover the +8.5 handicap.

Bordeaux have been performing well lately (Getty Images)

La Rochelle have an excellent record against Bordeaux at home, but they have lacked consistency lately. Bordeaux are on a winning streak and have defeated La Rochelle this season.

Bordeaux have won 4 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Bordeaux have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Bordeaux have won 2 of their last 4 matches against La Rochelle.
La Rochelle have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 2 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
La Rochelle have won 10 of their last 11 home matches against Bordeaux.

Head to Head

La Rochelle have recorded 16 victories to nine against Bordeaux in 25 meetings.

La Rochelle lost 23-18 away to Bordeaux earlier in the season.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle faced Ulster away from home in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals last weekend, losing 41-21 after trailing 24-10 at the break.

La Rochelle have been in solid form at home in the French Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Clermont 34-16, Perpignan 31-8, Montauban 54-19, Racing 92 33-6, lost 19-17 to Castres, beat Bayonne 49-17, Toulon 66-0, and lost 44-24 to Lyon, 43-33 to Montpellier before defeating Pau 20-6.

La Rochelle are 9th in the Top 14 standings with 45 points from 20 matches.

La Rochelle have faltered in recent outings at home, but they have an impressive record against Bordeaux, winning ten of their last 11 games; however, Bordeaux have found form lately.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux produced an excellent second-half display against rivals Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals last weekend, winning 30-15 after trailing 12-5 at half-time.

Bordeaux have had mixed results away from home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 44-32 to Racing 92, 28-7 to Stade Francais, 56-13 to Toulouse, beat Perpignan 27-12, Castres 28-26, lost 28-24 to Montpellier, 34-19 to Clermont, defeated Montauban 31-16, and lost 39-17 to Pau before beating Lyon 21-17.

Bordeaux are 4th in the Top 14 table with 59 points from 20 games.

Bordeaux Begles will start confidently against La Rochelle after their recent triumph, winning four in a row in all competitions, including two of their last four meetings against their hosts.

Team News

La Rochelle

Davit Niniashvili has scored seven tries in the 2025/26 Top 14.

Antoine Hastoy has scored 112 points for La Rochelle this season.

Bordeaux

Matthieu Jalibert has scored 84 points in this edition of the Top 14.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey has crossed the try line ten times in the league so far.

Verdict

La Rochelle v Bordeaux

Bordeaux have found form in recent outings and are tipped to cover the +8.5 handicap in their clash with La Rochelle.

Bordeaux +8.5

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