Racing 92 vs Lyon Predictions - Racing 92 to remain undefeated at home in this season's Top 14

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Racing 92 are undefeated in last 8 home games.
Lyon has lost 8 straight away matches.
Racing 92 predicted to cover the -12.5 handicap.

Racing 92 have been performing well at home this season (Getty Images)

Racing 92 have had regular success against Lyon at home in recent meetings and have been in great shape in their own backyard this season. Lyon are on a losing streak away from home.

Racing 92 have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Racing 92 have won 7 of their last 8 home games in all competitions.
Racing 92 have won 4 of their last 5 home matches against Lyon.
Lyon have lost 7 of their last 8 games in all competitions.
Lyon have lost 8 consecutive away fixtures in all competitions.

Head to Head

Racing 92 have an advantage with 13 wins to 11 against Lyon, including one draw in 25 meetings.

Racing 92 Form

Racing 92 contested two European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures, losing 32-13 away to Cardiff before securing a narrow 31-28 home win over the Cheetahs.

Racing 92 have been in great form at home in the Top 14 this season. They defeated Bordeaux 44-32, Clermont 43-31, Montpellier 32-25, Pau 15-10, Bayonne 47-27, and Montauban 61-16.

Racing 92 are 11th in the Top 14 standings with 33 points from 14 matches.

Racing 92 will fancy their chances against Lyon, as they have been performing well at home this season, winning all their league games, and their opponents are on an eight-match losing streak away.

Lyon Form

Lyon came away empty-handed in their recent Investec Champions Cup fixtures, losing 42-33 to the Lions and 38-19 to Benetton.

Lyon have been poor away from home in the Top 14 this season. They lost to Pau 40-15, 32-20 to Bordeaux, 35-13 to Montpellier, 54-21 to Toulon, 22-20 to Bayonne, and 36-22 to Castres.

Lyon are in 12th place in the Top 14 table with 27 points from 14 games.

Lyon must find a way to improve their away form to have a chance of victory at Racing 92; however, they have lost four of their last five visits to their opponents, who have registered seven wins at home in eight matches.