Northampton vs Castres Predictions & Tips - Hosts to secure victory over Castres

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

Ralph Staniforth 11 Apr 2025

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Northampton beat Castres 38-8 earlier this season.
Saints show strong Champions Cup form despite domestic struggles.
Castres inconsistent but dangerous, especially at home.

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Northampton beat Castres earlier this season. (Getty Images)

Northampton vs Castres Preview

Northampton's form has not been great of late and while they are favourites, the 16.5 handicap puts this in Castres favour.

Northampton vs Castres Preview
Head to Head
Northampton Form
Northampton Injuries & Team News
Castres Form
Castres Injuries & Team News

Northampton beat Castres earlier this season.
Northampton have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Castres have won their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

The Saints beat Castres 38-8 earlier this season.

Northampton Form

Northampton are the defending Rugby Premiership champions, but their season has not quite gone according to play. However, despite their poor local form, they have been quite outstanding in the Champions Cup.

Last weekend, the Saints beat Clermont 46-24 at home to advance to the quarters. They are once again favourites to win and reach the semis.

Prior to that win, Northampton lost 33-0 to Leicester Tigers and 27-24 to Sale Sharks in the Premiership.

Northampton Injuries & Team News

Expect a full-strength side from the Saints. They should, at their best, advance to the semis her but won’t want to take any chances.

Castres Form

Castres are a strange side and very inconsistent in performance. If this game were to be played in France, it would be a completely different story considering Castres’ incredible home record.

But as good as their home record is, their away win percentage is way down. Last week, on home soil, Castres needed a last-minute try and conversion to beat Benetton 39-37.

In the weeks before, Castres drew against Perpignan and La Rochelle away from home, beat Lyon at home by five points and lost away from home to Montpellier and Castres by four and two points respectively.

Castres Injuries & Team News

Castres have a very good team with everyone fit and available. I do foresee a few changes to their side from last week though.

Verdict

Northampton v Castres

I am backing Castres to get within 16.5 points.

Castres +16.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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