Stade Francais vs Bordeaux Predictions - Stade Francais to edge Bordeaux at home

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Stade Francais strong at home: 7 wins in last 8 home games.
Bordeaux have lost 5 of their last 8 away matches.
A close and competitive game expected.

Stade Francais have been in great touch at home (Getty Images)

Stade Francais vs Bordeaux Predictions

Stade Francais vs Bordeaux Predictions
Head to Head
Stade Francais Form
Stade Francais Team News & Injuries
Bordeaux Form
Bordeaux Team News & Injuries

Stade Francais fell short in their last Top 14 outing but have strong home form. Bordeaux were in top form last weekend and have enjoyed recent success against Stade Francais.

Stade Francais have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Stade Francais have won 7 of their last 8 home games.
Stade Francais have won 2 of their last 4 home matches against Bordeaux.
Bordeaux have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Bordeaux have won 5 of their last 8 away games.
Bordeaux have won 3 consecutive fixtures against Stade Francais.

Head to Head

Bordeaux have an advantage of 16 victories to 12 against Stade Francais in 28 meetings.

Stade Francais Form

Stade Francais scored a converted try and three penalties in the first half against Lyon away from home last weekend to lead by two points at the break.

Stade Francais produced a solid second half against Lyon, scoring three converted tries, but ultimately fell short, losing 42-37.

Stade Francais beat Bayonne 31-27, lost 27-21 to Toulouse, and defeated Lyon 31-30, Castres 21-10, and Montauban 47-24 in their last five home matches.

Stade Francais have made a solid start to the new Top 14 season and, although recent results against Bordeaux haven't gone their way, they'll believe they can get the job done at home on Saturday.

Stade Francais Team News & Injuries

Louis Carbonel was in great touch against Lyon, scoring a try and kicking over four conversions and three penalties.

Peniasi Dakuwaqa, Alvaro Garcia, and Giorgi Melikidze each scored last weekend.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux scored four tries and three conversions in the first half against newly promoted Montauban to lead 26-10 at the break.

Bordeaux were in excellent touch in the second half, scoring seven tries and five conversions to comprehensively defeat Montauban 71-24 at home.

Bordeaux beat Pau 26-22, lost 46-27 to Montpellier, defeated Northampton 28-20, and lost 27-10 to Toulon, and 44-32 to Racing 92 in their last five away fixtures.

Bordeaux Begles impressed in their last Top 14 outing and will come into the clash with confidence, having beaten Stade Francais three times in a row. However, their opponents are tough to beat at home.

Bordeaux Team News & Injuries

Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Nicolas Depoortere scored a brace against Montauban.

Connor Sa, Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, Martin Page-Relo, Matthieu Jalibert, Damian Penaud, Valentin Hutteau, and Joseph Laharrague each scored a try last weekend.

Martin Page-Relo kicked over three conversions, Matthieu Jalibert two, Jon Echegaray two, and Joseph Laharrague one.

Verdict

Stade Francais v Bordeaux

Stade Francais tend to play their best rugby on home turf in the Top 14 and are tipped to cover the +3.5 handicap.

Stade Francais +3.5

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