Toulouse vs Lyon Predictions - Toulouse set to secure the league double over Lyon

Brad Newcomb

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Toulouse have won 11 of their last 12 home matches in the Top 14.
Lyon have lost 9 of their last 11 away games.
Toulouse are predicted to cover the -30.5 handicap.

Toulouse have been in excellent at home in the Top 14 this season (Getty Images)

Toulouse have reached the season-ending play-offs but will want to finish their campaign as the league leaders. Lyon are on a losing streak away to Toulouse and have been eliminated from reaching the play-offs after an inconsistent season.

Toulouse have won 11 of their last 12 home matches (Top 14).
Toulouse have won 4 consecutive home games against Lyon.
Lyon have lost 9 of their last 11 away games (Top 14).
Lyon lost to Toulouse by 22 points earlier this season.

Head to Head

Toulouse have a slight edge with 13 victories to nine against Lyon, including two draws in 24 meetings.

Toulouse defeated Lyon 41-19 away from home earlier this season.

Toulouse Form

Toulouse came away empty-handed in their recent clash against La Rochelle, losing 38-10 away from home after trailing 21-0 at half-time.

Toulouse have been in excellent form at home in the French Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Perpignan 31-13, Castres 59-12, Bordeaux 56-13, Toulon 59-24, Stade Francais 29-17, Racing 92 48-24, La Rochelle 60-14, Pau 59-22, Bayonne 31-10, Montauban 68-13, and Montpellier 45-29 before losing 27-24 to Clermont.

Toulouse are first in the Top 14 standings with 82 points from 24 matches.

Toulouse have only suffered one defeat at home in the league this season and will fancy their chances of beating Lyon for the second time this campaign after cruising to a 22-point victory over their opponents in December.

Lyon Form

Lyon did enough to see off Bayonne in their recent league match, winning 42-35 at home after the score was 14-14 at the break.

Lyon have struggled for form away from home in the Top 14 this season. They defeated Montauban 25-18, lost to Pau 40-15, 32-20 to Bordeaux, 35-13 to Montpellier, 54-21 to Toulon, 22-20 to Bayonne, 36-22 to Castres, and 35-34 to Racing 92, and then beat La Rochelle 44-24 and Perpignan 42-28 before losing 41-23 to Clermont and 59-17 to Stade Francais.

Lyon are 10th in the Top 14 table with 52 points from 24 games.

Lyon have not been at their best away from home in the league this season, losing nine of their last 11 outings, and have struggled to beat Toulouse in their own backyard in recent seasons, losing four in a row to their hosts.