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Castres vs Bulls Predictions & Tips - Castres backed for victory over Bulls

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Last updated: 10 Jan 2025
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  • Castres are tough to beat at home, winning 11 of their last 12 games.
  • The Bulls have lost their last three matches, struggling in the Champions Cup.
  • Injury concerns abound but Castres are at near full strength for this match.
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Castres vs Bulls Predictions


Castres are very tough to beat on home soil and the Bulls are on a three-match losing streak. Having already lost at home in the Champions Cup, qualification looks tough for the Bulls. I am backing Castres to cover.
  • Castres vs Bulls Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Castres Form
  • Castres Injuries & Team News
  • Bulls Form
  • Bulls Injuries & Team News

  • Castres have won 11 of their last 12 matches.
  • Castres have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
  • Bulls have lost their last 3 matches.
  • Bulls have lost both of their Champions Cup matches this season.

Head to Head


Castres and the Bulls have never played in a competitive match before.

Castres Form


Castres have started the Champions Cup with a win and a defeat in their opening two matches. They are fourth on the table but will certainly be targeting this home fixture for a result.

On home soil, Castres have won 11 of their last 12 games, so this is a tough place for visiting sides to get results. Castres lost their opening Champions Cup game 38-8 at Northampton but bounced back at home, beating Munster 16-14 the following week.

Since then, Castres lost 13-3 at home to Bordeaux, their first home defeat of the season. They then suffered an away loss to Bayonne before beating Pau at home last weekend 24-19.

Castres Injuries & Team News


Castres will be at full strength for this home fixture. They have a few injury concerns, but final decisions will be made on those today.

Bulls Form


The Bulls have been inconsistent this season in the URC and although they are certainly playoff contenders, they will need to get some results in the Champions Cup.

Both games have ended in defeat in the Champions Cup thus far. First, the Bulls lost 27-5 at Saracens with a weakened side before going down 30-21 at home to Northampton Saints.

Jake White’s side have only played once since that defeat to Northampton. That fixture also ended in a 20-17 loss at the Sharks.

Bulls Injuries & Team News


Jake White never really travels with a full-strength side to away games, but the Bulls need a result here to give them a chance to qualify.

Verdict

I am backing Castres to win by more than seven points.

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