Vannes vs Bordeaux Begles Prediction: Begles will move to the top of the table with a win

Stade de la Rabine will host the France Top 14 encounter between Vannes and Bordeaux Begles. The previous time out, the two teams suffered a defeat against their opponents. Which side will take advantage of things in this fixture?

Vannes lost to USA Perpignan in their last encounter, which ended 32-13, and will hope to impress this time. In that encounter, this team scored three goals in the second half while conceding 10. However, a poor second-half play saw them concede 22 goals while scoring only 10. Heading into this game, Vannes has lost four of their last five games, their lone win coming against Castres Olympique. With 11 points, Vannes sit bottom of the France Top 14 standings, scoring 226 goals while conceding 319. 

Bordeaux Begles' last league game ended in a defeat to Clermont, and they will look to right their mistakes. In that encounter, Bordeaux Begles started very slow, with a 17-6 defeat. However, despite their strong second-half play, which ended 15-21. However, this team lost two of their last three matches, and their lone win came against Section Paloise. With 29 points from nine matches, Bordeaux Begles sit second in the Top 14 standings, scoring 304 goals and conceding 209. 

Bordeaux Begles have the experience needed in this game, and I expect a lot from them. While Vannes have pulled off strong performances in some of their matches this season, the fact that they do not have that quality squad needed is the problem. Both teams should have their chances, but with Vannes struggling to win, I will back Bordeaux Begles in this game. Also, with Bordeaux Begles posing a huge attacking threat in their matches, I do not see poor Vannes' defence contain the pressure in this encounter, either.