We take a look at both of the Investec Champions Cup matches taking place on Friday night and we suggest a bet in each game.
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NORTHAMPTON v TOULON – Click here to bet
After last week’s performance, Northampton currently sit at 50/1 in the Champions League. They won their opening match beating the Glasgow Warriors 28-19 in Scotland. The halftime score was 5-22 to Northampton and they never looked in danger of losing a game where they started 7 point underdogs.
Sitting at 25/1 in the betting is French giant Toulon. They lost narrowly to Exeter (18-19) at home last weekend. Toulon led 18-5 at half time but failed to score in the second half as Exeter caught up and managed to win the game in the last minute with a converted try.
These teams have never met each other in a competitive match.
Handicap: Northampton (-5.5)
That opening loss for Toulon means it is going to be an uphill task to qualify and I think that a strong Saints team can put another nail in the coffin.
Suggested Bet: Handicap Northampton -5.5 at 17/20
BAYONNE v GLASGOW – Click here to bet
Bayonne are outsiders at 250/1. They drew 17-17 to Munster in an away game last weekend which was an impressive score considering they went into the match 21-point underdogs. Munster led 14-3 at half time but Bayonne made a comeback to draw the game and it is clear they are taking this tournament seriously.
After last weekend, the Glasgow Warriors are also outsiders at 250/1 as they lost 19-28 to Northampton at home. Glasgow scored the first try of the match, but Northampton hit back and then drew clear to win comfortably.
These teams have also never met in a competitive match.
Handicap: Bayonne (-7.5)
The money has come for Bayonne with the handicap shifting from -4.5 to -7.5 and I think that a focused home team can get the job done.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Bayonne -7.5 at 19/20
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