Stade Francais vs Castres Predictions - Stade Francais to secure another home win against Castres

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Stade Francais have won 8 of their last 9 home games.
Castres have lost their last 11 away matches to Stade Francais.
Stade Francais expected to cover -13.5 handicap.

Stade Français have an impressive home record against Castres (Getty Images)

Stade Francais fell short in their previous Top 14 fixture but are on a lengthy unbeaten run at home. Castres often struggle to win away from home, and they have a poor record at Stade Francais.

Stade Francais have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Stade Francais have won 8 of their last 9 home games in all competitions.
Stade Francais have never lost to Castres at home.
Castres have lost 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Castres have lost 11 in a row away to Stade Francais.

Head to Head

Stade Francais have the advantage with 19 victories to 14 against Castres, including one draw in 34 meetings.

Stade Francais Form

Stade Francais had a solid first half against Bayonne last weekend, scoring three converted tries and a penalty; however, they trailed 25-24 at the break.

Stade Francais added a penalty and a converted try in the second half but lost 35-34 to Bayonne away from home.

Stade Francais defeated Bordeaux 28-7, La Rochelle 26-24, Montpellier 35-12, and Toulon 51-24 before drawing 20-20 with Racing 92 in their last five home league fixtures.

Stade Francais are 4th in the Top 14 standings with 34 points from 13 matches.

Stade Francais are on an impressive nine-match run without a loss at home, and they have yet to suffer a defeat to Castres on home soil.

Castres Form

Castres scored a converted try and a penalty in the first half against Lyon last weekend, but trailed 15-10 at half-time.

However, Castres produced a superb second-half display, crossing the try line four times and landing three conversions to secure a 36-22 home win over Lyon.

Castres lost 59-12 to Toulouse, beat Montauban 32-28, lost 63-14 to Clermont, and defeated La Rochelle 19-17 before losing 33-31 to Montpellier in their last five away league games.

Castres are 7th on the Top 14 standings with 33 points from 13 matches.

Castres have a tough assignment ahead against Stade Francais, as they have failed to register a victory in their last 11 visits to their opponents' stadium.

Team News

Stade Francais

Iakopo Mapu, Jérémy Ward, Sergo Abramishvili, and Tanginoa Halaifonua each scored a try against Bayonne last weekend.

Louis Carbonel landed four conversions and a penalty, while Samuel Ezeala slotted a penalty.

Castres

Centre Atu Manu joins Castres on loan until 31 March 2026, filling in for teammate Adrea Cocagi, out for about three months with a forearm fracture.

Vilimoni Botitu, Christian Ambadiang, Loris Zarantonello, Veresa Ramototabua, and Vuate Karawalevu each scored a try against Lyon last weekend.

Pierre Popelin kicked over a penalty and a conversion, while Jérémy Fernandez slotted two conversions, and Louka Guilhot landed a conversion.

Verdict

Stade Francais v Castres

Stade Francais have an excellent winning record against Castres at home and are tipped to cover the -13.5 handicap.

Stade Francais -13.5

Handicap

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