Glasgow vs Toulon
Glasgow and Toulon clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the Challenge Cup title. The Scottish team will be lacking in experience when it comes to European competition compared to the French giants but they certainly have the players to cause an upset. Toulon are taking this final very seriously as they rested their entire first XV in their last match to focus on this game. Glasgow will be disappointed with their last outing as they were knocked out of the URC by Munster. Much of that loss can be attributed to the red card that Tom Jordan received.
TIP: It comes as no surprise as both teams have named star studded line ups for the final. The title match is usually a dull affair with teams taking no chances but this final will be different. The DNA of both these teams is to attack from anywhere on the field and that is the only way they know. The match will ultimately come down to which team has the stronger pack and the French side seem to have the advantage in this department. The bookies have Toulon as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.40, Gbets 1.38 and Hollywoodbets 1.41
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Glasgow vs Toulon
- Toulon have won all three of the previous meetings between the sides.
- The last time these sides met was back in 2014 when Toulon won 15-8.
Latest results for both teams
Glasgow lost 14-5 to Munster in their last match while Toulon were beaten 43-7 by Racing in their last match.
PREDICTION
The attacking ability of the players from both teams are unreal as Toulon have the likes of Cheslin Kolbe and Gabin Villière while Glasgow have their own flying wings in Sebastian Cancelliere and Kyle Steyn. It will be up to the halfbacks of both teams to make sure there is enough ball that goes out to the wider channels. Toulon will have the added incentive of trying to send off retiring great Sergio Parisse with a winners medal. Glasgow will be hoping that their players are not overawed by the occasion and decide to stray away from their running game. I am predicting a Toulon win by more than 12 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Glasgow
15 Ollie Smith, 14 Sebastian Cancelliere, 13 Sione Tuipulotu, 12 Stafford McDowall, 11 Kyle Steyn (Captain), 10 Tom Jordan, 9 George Horne, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Richie Gray, 4 Scott Cummings, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Johnny Matthews, 1 Jamie Bhatti
Toulon
15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Jiuta Naqoli Wainiqolo, 13 Waisea Vuidravuwalu, 12 Duncan Paia’aua, 11 Gabin Villière, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Baptiste Serin, 8 Sergio Parisse, 7 Charles Ollivon (captain), 6 Cornell du Preez, 5 Brian Alainu’uese, 4 Mathieu Tanguy, 3 Beka Gigashvili, 2 Teddy Baubigny, 1 Dany Priso
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Toulon victory are as follows:
Betway 1.40
Gbets 1.38
Hollywoodbets 1.41
Odds comparison on the Toulon handicap:
The complete odds on the Toulon handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-6.5)
Gbets 1.88 (-6.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.88 (-6.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Toulon outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-6.5), Gbets 1.88 (-6.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.88 (-6.5)
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