Castres vs Bath predictions, Jan 09, 2026

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In a highly anticipated European Rugby Champions Cup match-up, Castres Olympique will face off against Bath Rugby on January 9, 2026. The game will take place at Castres’ home ground, where they will look to secure a crucial victory against their opponents from England.

Castres Olympique come into this match having won 2 of their last 5 games, showing a level of inconsistency in their recent form. On the other hand, Bath Rugby have won 3 of their last 5 matches, displaying a slightly better record leading up to this encounter.

In terms of bookmakers odds, Bath Rugby are considered the favorites with odds of 1.29, while Castres Olympique have odds of 3.73 to win at home.

Both teams possess tactical strengths that could influence the outcome of the game. Castres will rely on their home advantage and physicality, while Bath will look to utilize their speed and attacking prowess to secure the win.

With both teams showing mixed form and strengths in different areas, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle with the result hard to predict.

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Castres 24.7%

Draw 3.6%

Bath 71.7%

Outrights of European Rugby Champions Cup Bath: 11.57% Castres Olympique: 0.3%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.7	28	1.28
	3.75	23	1.29

Latest Results

03.01.26 Stade Français – Castres Olympique – 33:15 27.12.25 Castres Olympique – Lyon OU – 36:22 20.12.25 Montpellier Hérault RC – Castres Olympique – 33:31 14.12.25 Castres Olympique – Edinburgh Rugby – 33:0 07.12.25 Gloucester Rugby – Castres Olympique – 34:14

03.01.26 Bath Rugby – Exeter Chiefs – 33:26 27.12.25 Bath Rugby – Northampton Saints – 21:41 21.12.25 Newcastle Red Bulls – Bath Rugby – 14:50 14.12.25 RC Toulonnais – Bath Rugby – 45:34 06.12.25 Bath Rugby – Munster Rugby – 40:14

Facts

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

In this match, Bath is a strong favorite.

Recently, there has been no match between the teams.

Standings

2025/26

Group 1

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Glasgow Warriors	2	2	0	0	54:42	10
2	Saracens	2	1	0	1	70:38	6
3	Stade Toulousain	2	1	0	1	77:47	6
4	Sale Sharks	2	1	0	1	56:40	6
5	Sharks	2	1	0	1	47:79	5
6	Clermont	2	0	0	2	24:82	0

Group 2

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Bath	2	1	0	1	74:59	6
2	Castres Olympique	2	1	0	1	47:34	5
3	Munster	2	1	0	1	45:43	5
4	RC Toulonnais	2	1	0	1	65:67	5
5	Gloucester	2	1	0	1	37:45	5
6	Edinburgh	2	1	0	1	33:53	5

Group 3

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Stormers	2	2	0	0	68:38	9
2	Leinster	2	2	0	0	68:43	9
3	Harlequins	2	1	0	1	96:59	6
4	Stade Rochelais	2	1	0	1	60:62	5
5	Leicester Tigers	2	0	0	2	35:62	0
6	Aviron Bayonnais	2	0	0	2	31:94	0

Group 4

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Northampton Saints	2	2	0	0	85:32	10
2	Bordeaux Begles	2	2	0	0	96:54	10
3	Bristol	2	2	0	0	78:28	9
4	Scarlets	2	0	0	2	37:67	1
5	Bulls	2	0	0	2	38:96	1
6	Section Paloise	2	0	0	2	39:96	0

European Rugby Champions Cup Outrights

1. Stade Toulousain: 3.6 (20.89%)

2. Leinster: 4 (18.8%)

3. Bordeaux Begles: 4.33 (17.36%)

4. Bath: 6.5 (11.57%)

5. Stormers: 13 (5.78%)

6. Northampton Saints: 13 (5.78%)

7. Glasgow Warriors: 21 (3.58%)

8. Stade Rochelais: 21 (3.58%)

9. RC Toulonnais: 26 (2.89%)

10. Saracens: 26 (2.89%)

11. Munster: 51 (1.47%)

12. Sharks: 81 (0.93%)

13. Sale Sharks: 81 (0.93%)

14. Bristol Bears: 81 (0.93%)

15. Blue Bulls: 101 (0.74%)

16. Harlequins: 151 (0.5%)

17. Castres Olympique: 251 (0.3%)

18. Gloucester: 251 (0.3%)

19. Edinburgh: 251 (0.3%)

20. Leicester Tigers: 501 (0.15%)

21. Clermont: 751 (0.1%)

22. Aviron Bayonnais: 1001 (0.08%)

23. Section Paloise: 1001 (0.08%)

24. Scarlets: 1001 (0.08%)

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