Stade Toulousain vs Ulster Prediction: Strong start expected for Toulousain

In the European Rugby Champions Cup, Stade Toulousain will play Ulster at Stade Ernest-Wallon. The home team comes in as the favourite, while the road team is the underdog. How will these teams approach this fixture?

Stade Toulousain played Racing Metro 92 the previous time out and secured a hard-fought victory. In a game that ended 17-21, Stade Toulousain's first-half strong performance was instrumental to them winning, a half that ended 0-11. However, the visiting team has found success five times in their last six games, their lone defeat coming against Aviron Bayonnais. However, they secured wins over Clermont, Section Paloise, RC Toulonnais, and USA Perpignan.

Ulster's last game was in the United Rugby Championship, and they suffered a defeat. Against Leinster, this team had a strong start, securing a 13-10 win at halftime. However, their opponent overturned things in the second half, as they could only score seven goals while conceding seventeen. However, that defeat was Ulster's third in the last five games, as they have lost to Bulls and Cardiff Rugby in prior encounters. In the meantime, it is worth noting that this side defeated Ospreys and Connacht in the same run, ending 36-12 and 32-27.

I like what I have seen from Stade Toulousain this season, and I will trust them to take advantage of their turf. While Ulster are heavy underdogs, the road team has also struggled and will need more than luck to win. This should also be a high offensive game, looking at how solid the offensive play of Stade Toulousain have been.