Aviron Bayonnais vs Exter Chiefs Prediction: Road team to go win

In their first encounter since 2015, Aviron Bayonnais is set to face Exeter Chiefs in the European Rugby Champions Cup at Parc des Sports Jean Dauger. Both teams have secured one victory each in their initial two meetings, with Aviron Bayonnais emerging victorious in their first-ever matchup. Let's analyze this upcoming clash and make a prediction.

Aviron Bayonnais, coming off their fourth defeat in the last five matches, is seeking a positive result in the upcoming fixture. In their recent match against Northampton Saints, the hosts suffered a 61-14 defeat on the road. Prior to that, they faced losses against Glasgow Warriors, USA Perpignan, and Bordeaux Begles. In six matches leading up to this one, the home team has managed only one victory, which came against Racing Metro 92 with a scoreline of 27-23. They also had a 17-17 draw against Munster. In the European Rugby Champions Cup, Aviron Bayonnais has accumulated three points, placing them in the 5th spot of Group 3.

Exeter Chiefs rebounded with a crucial 19-17 home victory against Glasgow Warriors last weekend, marking a return to winning form. The match was highly competitive, with the first half ending in a narrow 7-10 deficit. However, an inspired and improved performance in the second half allowed Exeter Chiefs to score 12 points while conceding 7. Their previous encounter saw them face a 36-42 defeat against Northampton Saints.

As they approach the upcoming matchup, Exeter Chiefs currently hold 13 points in the ongoing European Rugby Champions Cup, securing the 2nd spot in the Group 3 standings. They have scored a total of 70 points in two matches while conceding 59.

The visiting Exeter Chiefs side appears to be the superior team in this matchup, and considering the performance of both teams leading into this match, I don't foresee Aviron Bayonnais narrowing the odds. Additionally, based on the scoring trend observed in their previous two meetings, I am predicting that this match will follow a similar pattern with a high-scoring outcome.