Racing 92 vs Toulouse Predictions - Racing 92 to see off Toulouse and secure a play-off spot

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Racing 92 need a home win over Toulouse to secure a play-off spot.
Toulouse have lacked consistency away from home in the Top 14 this season.
Racing 92 are predicted to cover the handicap.

Racing 92 have in excellent form at home during their Top 14 campaign (Getty Images)

Racing 92 have played their best rugby at home this season, and a victory against Toulouse will book their place in the season-ending play-offs. Toulouse will finish the regular season as the league leaders regardless of the result.

Racing 92 have won 4 of their last 5 games (Top 14).
Racing 92 have won 10 of their last 10 home matches (Top 14).
Toulouse have lost 6 of their last 12 away fixtures (Top 14).

Head to Head

Toulouse have the advantage against Racing 92 with 25 victories to 14 in 39 meetings.

Racing 92 Form

Racing 92 gave their play-off aspirations a boost last weekend, beating Clermont 41-13 away from home after leading 26-13 at half-time.

Les Racingmen have been in excellent touch at home in the French Rugby Championship 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, and then lost 26-24 to La Rochelle before beating Toulon 43-28.

Les Ciel et Blanc are 5th in the Top 14 standings with 70 points from 25 games.

Racing 92 have performed well at home throughout this season, having won 10 of their 12 league fixtures and must beat Toulouse, as Clermont and La Rochelle could sneak into the play-offs if they lose their final match.

Toulouse Form

Toulouse defeated Lyon at home last weekend to cement their place at the top of the league standings, winning 39-31 after leading 24-14 at the break.

Stade Toulousain have lacked consistency away from home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 44-14 to Montpellier, 40-26 to Bayonne, 30-26 to Pau, defeated Montauban 49-7, beat Lyon 41-19, lost 30-27 to Perpignan, beat Stade Francais 13-9, lost 44-20 to Bordeaux, and beat Castres 42-25 and Toulon 51-27 before losing 38-10 to La Rochelle.

Les Rouge et Noir are 1st in the French Rugby Championship table with 86 points from 25 matches.

Toulouse have had mixed results on their travels this season and will likely rest key players for the play-offs after finishing the regular season as the league leaders.