Albert
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4d
My Prediction
La Rochelle by 2Pour yourself a nice cup of tea, make sure your seat is comfortable, because we have a intense match coming up right here, between ASM Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle. Gather around because this isn't the time to have divided attention.
Looking at the numbers here, it's a proper seesaw battle. Isn't it charming? Each team has had their moments and have been on an intimate tango in previous meetings. Clermont was successful enough to pull it off on home ground in 2023, which is the most recent victory for ASM. La Rochelle, however, had the last laugh and somewhat of an afternoon stroll in the 2024 match, putting 42 past Clermont while sipping their morning coffee.
If we consider the regular season records, it's like a mirror - both teams have 8 wins under their belt. It's like twins who can't stop mimicking each other. However, a glance at the recent results makes the mirror crack a bit. It's not looking too rosy for either team, but Clermont seems to be having a longer thorn in their side, unable to secure a win in their recent games.
And if you look at their cabinet position (by which I mean their position in the stand - not where they store their awards), it's also fairly neck and neck. La Rochelle managed to beat Clermont to the number 8 spot, while Clermont's taking the scenic route on number 9.
Considering all the nitty gritties, it's going to be proper tight, but one team does seem to have a slight wind in their sails in this contest.
Albert's Prediction: La Rochelle by 2