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Racing 92 vs Lyon Predictions - Racing 92 backed to cover at home in a Top 14 encounter

ralph-staniforth
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In an upcoming rugby match, Racing 92 are poised to assert their dominance against Lyon at home, where they remain unbeaten in their last five matches. With impressive victories in recent games and retaining a strong position in the Top 14 standings, Racing 92, who recently defeated Cheetahs 31-28, are expected to cover a -12.5 handicap. Conversely, Lyon struggle away, having lost their previous five matches and sit 12th on the table, trailing Racing 92 by 6 points. Racing 92 are expected to continue their winning form.

Ralph Staniforth 1 hour ago
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  • Racing 92 unbeaten in last 5 home matches.
  • Lyon struggling with 5 consecutive away losses.
  • Racing 92 favored to cover a -12.5 handicap.
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Racing 92 vs Lyon Predictions


Racing 92 are favourites at home, with an impeccable home win record. My best bet is Racing 92 to cover the -12.5 handicap.

  • Stade Francais are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches.
  • Stade Francais have won their 1 encounter against Exeter.
  • Stade Francais come into this match off the back of a 33-15 home win over Castres.
  • Exeter have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
  • Exeter come into this match off the back of a 33-26 defeat at Bath. 

Head to Head


Racing 92 have won one and drawn one of their five encounters against Lyon. Three of the matches that Lyon won were played at Lyon.

Racing 92 Form


Racing 92 have been in top form at home at the start of the season, unbeaten in their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 31-28 win against the Cheetahs.

Their previous home results include wins against Pau 15-10) and Bayonne (47-27), a draw against Exeter (31-31), and a win against Montauban (61-16), capping off an impressive run of form at home.

Racing 92 are currently 11th in the Top 14, with 33 points after 14 matches.

Racing 92 Injuries & Team News


England U20 lock Junior Kpoku is set to make an immediate switch to Toulon until the end of the season.

Lyon Form


Lyon are currently experiencing a poor run of form on the road, having lost their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 42-33 defeat at the Lions.

Their previous away results include losses at Toulon (54-21), Bayonne (22-20), Dragons (23-21), and Castres (36-22).

Lyon are currently 12th in the Top 14, with 27 points after 14 matches.

Lyon Injuries & Team News


Lyon are expected to make a few changes this week with a busy schedule ahead.

Verdict

Racing 92 are expected to be too good at home by covering the -12.5 handicap.

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