Lyon vs Bordeaux Predictions & Tips - Hosts to come out on top by small margin

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 12 Sep 2024

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Lyon and Bordeaux both secured wins in their opening matches.
Historically, the home team tends to win this fixture; favoring Lyon.
Lyon are backed to cover the -1 handicap.

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Lyon hopes to cover the -1 handicap in this clash (Getty Images)

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Both sides made victorious starts to their Top 14 campaign last weekend, so this is a tough one to call. Historically, the home side wins this fixture, so I am backing Lyon to cover the -1 handicap.

Lyon vs Bordeaux Preview
Head to Head
Lyon Form
Lyon Injuries & Team News
Bordeaux Form
Bordeaux Injuries & Team News

Lyon won their last home match against Bordeaux.
Lyon won their last match away from home.
Bordeaux finished 3rd on the Top 14 table last season.
Bordeaux won at home in their last match.

Head to Head

Lyon won 27-10 at home last season and in general, history shows this fixture goes the way of the home side.

Lyon Form

Lyon had a pretty average season last time out, finishing 11th on the Top 14 table. They still managed 12 wins from their 26 games which isn’t a horrific return.

This time around, Lyon will be hoping for a better season, perhaps a challenge for the playoffs. They made a good start on that quest, winning 26-22 at Montpellier in round one last weekend.

It was one of only two away wins in the Top 14 last weekend which in itself tells a story. The tournament is probably the toughest in the provincial game and winning away from home has huge benefits down the line.

Lyon Injuries & Team News

Lyon were excellent last weekend but will have to back it up at home against a strong Bordeaux outfit. I expect Lyon to be at full strength, depending on the injury updates later this week.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux had a fine 2023/24 season, finishing third in the Top 14 with 15 wins and 11 defeats. It was their best season in a few years, and they will want to back that up this season.

All the early signs point to another good season incoming as Bordeaux won 46-26 at home against Stade Francais in round one. Considering that Stade Francais finished second last season, that was an impressively dominant performance from the Begles.

Bordeaux Injuries & Team News

The Begles have a very strong squad so they will likely rotate this weekend and throughout the season.

Verdict

Lyon v Bordeaux

Lyon are backed to cover the -1 handicap against the Begles.

Lyons -1

Handicap

@1/1 - 3 Units

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