Connacht vs Bordeaux Predictions - Connacht backed to cover handicap in Champions Cup

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 06 Dec 2023

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Marc Thomas 06 Dec 2023

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Connacht vs Bordeaux predictions for Friday’s European Champions Cup match (22:00 SAST)
Visitors have lost 3 of their last 4 away games
Can the hosts continue their good form?

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Connacht can win at home by more than four points (Getty Images)

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Connacht’s form has been very good this season and they are always a tough nut to crack at home. Bordeaux have also been in decent form, but they have struggled away from home. My best bet is for the Irish side to cover the -4 handicap.

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Head to Head
Connacht Form
Connacht Injuries & Team News
Bordeaux Form
Bordeaux Injuries & Team News

Connacht have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Connacht have won their last 2 matches against Bordeaux.
Bordeaux have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

Connacht have beaten Bordeaux in both previous matches. They last played in the Challenge Cup with Connacht winning 22-10 at home.

Connacht Form

Connacht have made a superb start to their season in the URC and will look to transform that into the Champions Cup. Of their six matches to date, Connacht have won four and lost two.

Last time out Connacht were beaten 53-27 by the Bulls in South Africa but did manage to beat the Sharks a week prior in Durban.

At home, the Irish outfit are always a difficult prospect and I expect no different on Friday. It should be a cagey contest with the weather likely to play a big role.

Connacht Injuries & Team News

Connacht have been in good form this season but have just returned from a two-match tour of South Africa. I expect some changes to the side, but it should still be very close to full strength.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux have been in solid form this season but they have struggled on the road in the Top 14.

The French has yet to lose at home this season, beating Toulon, Montpellier and Perpignan. However, on the road they have lost three of their four games.

Their last match was away and ended in their only victory. Bordeaux beat Oyonnax 29-23 last weekend.

Bordeaux Injuries & Team News

Bordeaux will want to have a decent run in the Champions Cup this season. It has been a while since they last put in a big run so expect a full-strength side in Ireland on Friday.

Verdict

Connacht v Bordeaux

Connacht are backed to cover the -4 handicap against Bordeaux.

Connacht -4

Handicap

@-109.89 - 5 Units

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