Lyon vs Castres Predictions - Lyon to extend winning streak over Castres at home

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Lyon have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures and their last 3 home games against Castres.
Castres have a superior overall record but struggle at Lyon's home ground.
Key players: Lyon's Leo Berdeu with 37 points this season; Castres' Jeremy Fernandez with 33 points.

Lyon have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures and their last 3 home games against Castres (Getty Images)

Lyon vs Castres Predictions

Lyon came up short last weekend against Vannes but have enjoyed regular success against Castres at home lately. Castres have solid form and will look to end their losing streak when playing Lyon at their stadium.

Lyon vs Castres Predictions
Head to Head
Lyon Form
Lyon Team News & Injuries
Castres Form
Castres Team News & Injuries

Lyon have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Lyon have defeated Castres three consecutive times at home.
Lyon beat Castres by 15 points at home last season.
Castres have won 4 of their last 5 matches
Castres have a superior record over Lyon.

Head to Head

Castres have the advantage with ten victories to five against Lyon in 15 meetings.

Lyon Form

Lyon were within touching distance of levelling the score against Vannes before losing 30-20 against the Top 14 debutants last weekend.

Lyon slotted home a penalty in the 67th minute to trail 23-20; however, the home side scored a converted try seven minutes later to secure the win.

Before that, Lyon had won 26-22 against Montpellier away and 28-26 against Bordeaux at home.

Lyon are seventh in the Top 14 table with eight points from three games.

Lyon comfortably beat Castres 34-19 at home last season and will look to produce a similar performance for the fans this weekend.

Lyon Team News & Injuries

Fly-half Leo Berdue has registered 37 points in the Top 14 season thus far, slotting over nine penalties and five conversions.

Castres Form

Castres trailed against Perpignan at half-time last weekend before turning their fortunes around in the second stanza to win 27-12.

Castres scored two converted tries in the 61st and 80th minute of the match to secure all the points.

Before that victory, Castres had defeated Racing 92 31-28 at home before losing 30-28 away against Toulon.

Castres Olympique are fourth in the league standings after four rounds, with ten points.

Castres have been in decent nick during the early stages of this season but have to overcome playing Lyon at home, where they have failed to secure a win in their last three visits.

Castres Team News & Injuries

Scrum-half Jeremy Fernandez has notched up 33 points for his club this season, scoring one try, six penalties, and five conversions.

Verdict

Lyon v Castres

Lyon are tipped to come out on top against Castres at home and cover the -9.5 handicap.

Lyon -9.5

Handicap

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