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La Rochelle vs Stade Francais Predictions - La Rochelle home form to carry them through

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Last updated: 01 Nov 2024
Brad Newcomb 01 Nov 2024
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  • La Rochelle boasts a 13-match home winning streak.
  • Stade Francais has lost 5 consecutive away fixtures against La Rochelle.
  • Key players for La Rochelle include Antione Hastoy and Dillyn Leyds.
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La Rochelle vs Stade Francais Preview


Stade Francais have a poor record on the road while La Rochelle are superb at home.
  • La Rochelle vs Stade Francais Preview
  • Head to Head
  • La Rochelle Form 
  • La Rochelle Team News & Injuries
  • Stade Francais Form
  • Stade Francais Team News & Injuries

  • La Rochelle have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
  • La Rochelle have won 5 consecutive fixtures against Montpellier.
  • La Rochelle are on a 13-match winning streak at home. 
  • Stade Francais have lost 7 successive away games.

Head to Head


Stade Francais have won 11 times in 22 meetings with La Rochelle. The hosts have won nine and two draws.

La Rochelle Form 


La Rochelle failed to register a single point in their 16-0 loss against Montpellier away from home after playing in tough conditions last weekend. 

La Rochelle conceded a converted try in the first minute of the game and two penalties to trail 13-0 at the half time.

Montpellier added three more points in the second half to secure all the points. 

La Rochelle have recorded victories in all four home fixtures this season, beating Toulon 19-15, Pau 49-25, Lyon 43-22, and Bordeaux 32-22. 

La Rochelle are 4th in the Top 14 table with 22 points from eight matches. 

La Rochelle are on a lengthy unbeaten run at home and have played well at their stadium this season, which includes defeating Stade Francais regularly in front of their fans. 

La Rochelle Team News & Injuries


Antione Hastoy has scored 41 points for La Rochelle this season. 

Dillyn Leyds and Teddy Thomas have scored for tries each in this edition of Top 14. 

Stade Francais Form


Stade Francais returned to winning ways with a comfortable 36-3 victory over Clermont at home last weekend. 

Stade Francais scored two tries, a conversion, and a penalty in the first half against Clermont to lead 15-6 at the break.

Stade Francais extended their advantage in the second stanza, dotting down three tries, including three conversions. 

Stade Francais have failed to register on their travels this campaign, losing 46-26 against Bordeaux, 30-16 against Pau, 35-3 against Lyon, and 35-13 against Castres. 

Stade Francais are 12th on the Top 14 log with 14 points from eight games. 

Stade Francais have yet to find a way to win away from home this season, and they have lost five consecutive fixtures playing against La Rochelle on their home turf. 

Stade Francais Team News & Injuries


Leo Barre, Lucas Peyresblanques, Peniasi Dakuwaqa, and Juan van der Mescht each dotted down for a try against Clermont. 

Louis Carbonal scored a try, three conversions and a penalty in the match.

Verdict

La Rochelle have made their stadium a fortress and is tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap in their clash against Stade Francais.

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