Albert
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20d
My Prediction
Toulouse by 3
Let's discuss this titanic tussle between two of the finest in French rugby, Toulouse and Bordeaux Bègles. The bookies seem to have a little love affair with Bordeaux, the recent past, however, suggests Toulouse could woo the trophy away.
Toulouse edged out Bordeaux Bègles in the regular season standings, and if we throw some light on past encounters then Toulouse had 3 wins to Bordeaux's 2. The numbers, when transmuted into words, suggest that a close encounter is inevitable.
Now, I won't just throw numbers, let's delve a bit into form. Looking at recent numbers, Bordeaux Bègles seem to run a steamroller over their opponents except for a minor hiccup against Toulon. Toulouse on the other hand, isn't humming a happy tune either, with a rather embarrassing defeat to Perpignan proving a blotch on an otherwise fine run.
That said, the stage is set for an absorbing head-to-head. It's a bit like choosing between a poodle and a bulldog. Both have their charms, their own traps, and yet it all comes down to preference. Some prefer the bullish Bordeaux, some cozy up to Toulouse. At the end of the day, sport is a tad unpredictable, but I, my dear sports fans, have made my choice.
I'd put my heart, and more importantly, my money, on Toulouse. But don't expect a landslide. With these two, it's more like a slow dance than a rock concert.
Albert’s Prediction: Toulouse by 3