Racing 92 vs Toulon Predictions - Racing 92 set to beat Toulon in the race for the play-offs

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Racing 92 have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
Toulon struggle on the road, losing 8 of their last 11 away matches in Top 14.
Racing 92 are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap.

Racing 92 have often defeated Toulon at home in recent seasons (Getty Images)

Racing 92 have been in great shape at home in the Top 14 this season and must win to remain in the hunt for a spot in the play-offs. Toulon must win their upcoming fixtures to have a chance of making the play-offs, but their away form has been lacking.

Racing 92 have won 6 of their last 7 home games in all competitions.
Racing 92 have won 4 consecutive home matches against Toulon.
Toulon have lost 8 of their last 11 away fixtures (Top 14).

Head to Head

Racing 92 have a slight advantage with 20 victories to 17 against Toulon in 37 meetings.

Racing 92 Form

Racing 92 dropped crucial points in their bid to reach the French Rugby Championship play-offs, losing 26-24 at home to La Rochelle after trailing 17-13 at half-time.

Before that result, Racing 92 had been in superb form at home in the league this season. They defeated Bordeaux 44-32, Clermont 43-31, Montpellier 32-25, Pau 15-10, Bayonne 47-27, Montauban 61-16, Lyon 35-34, Perpignan 37-31, Castres 52-21, and Stade Francais 47-20.

Racing 92 are 7th in the Top 14 standings with 61 points from 23 games.

Racing 92 have excelled at home in the league this season and have secured four consecutive victories against Toulon in their own backyard, giving them the advantage to win and keep their hopes of making the play-offs alive.

Toulon Form

Toulon were swept aside in the second half by rivals Toulouse last weekend, losing 51-27 at home after trailing 24-20 at the break.

Toulon have not been at their best away from home in the French Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Montpellier 27-17 before losing to Bayonne 35-22, Clermont 27-10, Toulouse 59-24, Stade Français 51-24, Bordeaux 46-7, La Rochelle 66-0, Pau 33-12, drew 13-13 with Lyon, and lost 36-20 to Perpignan before beating Montauban 47-22.

Toulon are 9th in the Top 14 table with 55 points from 23 matches.

Toulon must win their final three fixtures, and other results go their way to make the play-offs, as they are nine points adrift of Bordeaux in sixth place in the standings. However, they will have to play well to beat Racing 92, as they have lost eight of their 11 away games in the league this season.

Team News

Racing 92

Ugo Seunes has scored 153 points in the league so far.

Wilfried Hulleu has scored ten tries in this edition of the Top 14.

Toulon

Melvyn Jaminet has scored 128 points for Toulon in the league this season.

Gael Drean has dotted down over the try line nine times in the Top 14 this season.

Verdict

Racing 92 v Toulon

Racing 92 have been in fine form at home in the Top 14 this season and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap.

Racing 92 -8.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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