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As Northampton Saints prepare to host Castres Olympique in the European Rugby Champions Cup on April 3, 2026, the stakes are high for both teams. The Saints are in impressive form, having secured 4 victories in their last 5 matches, showcasing their tactical prowess and ability to capitalize on opposition weaknesses. Their recent performances indicate a solid attacking structure supported by a disciplined defense, positioning them as strong contenders in this matchup.
In contrast, Castres Olympique is struggling, with only 1 win in their last 4 outings. This downturn raises concerns about their consistency and ability to execute their game plan effectively. The French side will need to find ways to reinvigorate their strategy to compete with a high-flying Northampton team.
Bookmakers favor the Saints heavily, offering odds of 1.03 for a home win compared to 10.67 for an away victory for Castres. While the Saints appear to have the upper hand based on recent form and home advantage, the unpredictability of knockout rugby leaves room for surprises. Both teams will look to assert their style, making this a compelling and potentially pivotal clash in the tournament.
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| Northampton Saints 89.2% |
Draw 2.2% |
Castres 8.6% |
Outrights of European Rugby Champions Cup Northampton Saints: 4.55% Castres Olympique: 0.31%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.02 | 40 | 11 | |
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1.03 | 34 | 11 |
Latest Results
| 28.03.26 Saracens FC – Northampton Saints – 17:21 21.03.26 Northampton Saints – Newcastle Red Bulls – 28:27 08.03.26 Exeter Chiefs – Northampton Saints – 31:14 28.02.26 Northampton Saints – Saracens FC – 35:33 20.02.26 Newcastle Red Bulls – Northampton Saints – 21:49 |
28.03.26 Castres Olympique – US Montauban – 49:17 21.03.26 Racing Métro 92 – Castres Olympique – 52:21 28.02.26 Castres Olympique – La Rochelle – 26:31 14.02.26 Union Bordeaux Bègles – Castres Olympique – 57:32 31.01.26 Castres Olympique – ASM Clermont Auvergne – 28:23 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.04.25 Northampton Saints – Castres Olympique – 51:16 07.12.24 Northampton Saints – Castres Olympique – 38:8 14.01.17 Northampton Saints – Castres Olympique – 28:21 22.10.16 Castres Olympique – Northampton Saints – 41:7 17.01.14 Northampton Saints – Castres Olympique – 13:3 |
Standings
Main
Group 1
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 115:66 | 20 |
| 2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 168:74 | 12 |
| 3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 89:127 | 11 |
| 4 | Saracens | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 93:80 | 10 |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 107:117 | 10 |
| 6 | Clermont | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57:165 | 0 |
Group 2
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bath | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 180:89 | 16 |
| 2 | RC Toulonnais | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 123:106 | 14 |
| 3 | Castres Olympique | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 98:106 | 10 |
| 4 | Edinburgh | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 69:140 | 10 |
| 5 | Munster | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 99:101 | 8 |
| 6 | Gloucester | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 75:102 | 6 |
Group 3
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Leinster | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 115:80 | 18 |
| 2 | Harlequins | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 184:86 | 15 |
| 3 | Stormers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 117:125 | 14 |
| 4 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 118:115 | 6 |
| 5 | Stade Rochelais | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 101:114 | 6 |
| 6 | Aviron Bayonnais | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 58:173 | 0 |
Group 4
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 173:97 | 20 |
| 2 | Northampton Saints | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 156:110 | 16 |
| 3 | Bristol | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 154:104 | 14 |
| 4 | Bulls | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 113:181 | 7 |
| 5 | Section Paloise | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 110:160 | 6 |
| 6 | Scarlets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 103:157 | 3 |
European Rugby Champions Cup Outrights
1. Bordeaux Begles: 3.75 (20.64%)
2. Leinster: 3.75 (20.64%)
3. Stade Toulousain: 4.33 (17.87%)
4. Bath: 6 (12.9%)
5. Glasgow Warriors: 7 (11.06%)
6. Northampton Saints: 17 (4.55%)
7. RC Toulonnais: 26 (2.98%)
8. Stormers: 29 (2.67%)
9. Saracens: 41 (1.89%)
10. Harlequins: 67 (1.16%)
11. Blue Bulls: 67 (1.16%)
12. Bristol Bears: 81 (0.96%)
13. Sale Sharks: 126 (0.61%)
14. Leicester Tigers: 251 (0.31%)
15. Castres Olympique: 251 (0.31%)
16. Edinburgh: 251 (0.31%)
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