European Champions Cup Round 1 Predictions & Tips
Round 1 of the European Champions Cup kicks off this weekend (Getty Images)
The 2025/26 European Champions Cup gets underway this Friday (5 December) with games also taking place on Saturday and Sunday. We have all the news, previews and best bets for the weekend games right here on bets.co.za.
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08 Dec 2025Gloucester vs Castres Predictions - Gloucester backed for victory against Castres
- Gloucester has won the last 3 home matches against Castres.
- Gloucester is predicted to cover the -6.5 handicap.
- Castres shows improved away form but not enough to beat Gloucester at home.
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05 Dec 2025Edinburgh vs Toulon Predictions - Edinburgh to prevail against Toulon
- Edinburgh are in strong home form with 3 consecutive wins.
- Toulon struggles away, losing 4 straight games recently.
- Edinburgh are predicted to cover the +6.5 handicap.
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05 Dec 2025Pau vs Northampton Saints Predictions - Pau to extend home winning streak
- Pau has won 8 consecutive home games, showing exceptional form.
- Northampton Saints reached the European Rugby Champions Cup final last season.
- Pau is tipped to cover the +6.5 handicap in their Investec Cup match.
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04 Dec 2025Saracens vs Clermont Predictions - Saracens to sink Clermont at home
- Saracens have won 4 of last 6 home matches.
- Clermont struggles away, losing five of the last six games.
- Saracens are expected to cover a -14.5 handicap at home.
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04 Dec 2025La Rochelle vs Leicester Tigers Predictions - La Rochelle set to win their opening Investec Cup pool game
- La Rochelle have won 7 of their last 8 home games.
- Leicester Tigers lost to La Rochelle in 2024.
- Prediction: La Rochelle to cover the -11.5 handicap.
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04 Dec 2025Leinster vs Harlequins Predictions - Leinster set to beat the Quins for a third time in a row
- Leinster strong form at home, 7 wins in 8 games.
- Harlequins currently on a 9-match away losing streak.
- Leinster favoured to cover the -23.5 handicap.
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04 Dec 2025Bayonne vs Stormers Predictions - Bayonne to edge it against the Stormers
- Bayonne is unbeaten at home this season.
- Stormers won their last 4 away matches.
- Back Bayonne to cover -1.5 handicap.
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04 Dec 2025Sale Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors Predictions - Sale to see off the Glasgow Warriors
- Sale Sharks have won 4 of their last 6 home games.
- Glasgow Warriors struggle away, losing 5 of last 6.
- Sale expected to cover the -1.5 handicap in Investec Cup opener.
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03 Dec 20252025/26 European Champions Cup Pools - All the pools and latest standings of the Champions Cup
- 2025/26 European Champions Cup begins on December 5th.
- Toulouse and Leinster are this year's favorites; Bordeaux are defending champs.
- Top 4 teams from each pool advance to the knockout stages.
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03 Dec 20252025/26 European Rugby Champions Cup Odds - Leinster and Toulouse favourites for European glory
- Leinster & Toulouse are favorites at 3.50 odds.
- Defending champs Bordeaux at 4.33 odds.
- Bath and Bulls are strong contenders.
European Champions Cup Round 1 Fixtures
Friday, 5 December 2025
- Bayonne vs Stormers
- Sale vs Glasgow
Saturday, 6 December 2025
- Saracens vs Clermont
- Bulls vs Bordeaux
- La Rochelle vs Leicester
- Leinster vs Harlequins
- Scarlets vs Bristol
- Bath vs Munster
Sunday, 7 December 2025
- Pau vs Northampton
- Toulouse vs Sharks
- Gloucester vs Castres
- Edinburgh vs Toulon
