Toulon vs Castres Predictions - Value on Castres in handicap market

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 12 Sep 2024

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Toulon aims to bounce back at home after La Rochelle defeat.
Castres have won their last match but face a challenging away game.
Handicap of 13 points favors Castres.

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Toulon aims to bounce back at home after La Rochelle defeat (Getty Images)

Toulon vs Castres Predictions

Toulon suffered a defeat at La Rochelle in round one and will be looking to bounce back with a home win. It is on home soil that Toulon generally thrive, so I am backing them to win against Castres. However, the 13-point handicap favours the visitors in my opinion.

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

Toulon have won their last 2 home matches against Castres.
Toulon finished 4th in the Top 14 last season.
Castres won their last match by 3 points.

Head to Head

Over the last four matches, both teams have won twice. However, on each occasion it has been the home side winning with the last away win coming in 2022.

Toulon Form

Toulon have struggled in recent seasons, but their 2023/24 season went better, finishing fourth in the Top 14. They won 15 and lost 11 games.

In round one of this season, Toulon had a tough trip to get underway, away to La Rochelle. Toulon equipped themselves well at a ground where very few teams win, taking La Rochelle to the wire in a 19-15 defeat.

At home, Toulon are a different beast though and are notoriously tough to beat. This will give them a good opportunity to get their season underway.

Toulon Injuries & Team News

Toulon, still missing some international stars due to the international window, are likely to make a few changes to their side.

Castres Form

Castres had a solid season last time out, finishing seventh in the Top 14. They won 13 and lost 13 of their fixtures and finished seven points adrift of Toulon.

On home soil last weekend, Castres got this season off to a positive start, beating Racing 92 31-28 at home. Away wins are scarce in the Top 14 but Castres just held on against a very good Racing side.

Traveling to Toulon this weekend, Castres have the ability to upset the odds, but one feels they will be more than happy with a losing bonus point.

Castres Injuries & Team News

After a very physical encounter last weekend, Castres are very likely to make a few alterations to their side.

Verdict

Toulon v Castres

Castres are tipped to get within the 13-point handicap against Toulon.

Castres +13

Handicap

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