2022 French Top 14 Betting Odds: Toulouse for the Win

By: kuda

Posted: December 21, 2021

Updated: December 21, 2021

The 123rd edition of Top 14 is underway for another exciting season of premium French rugby
So far, the bookies foresee a victory for defending champions Toulouse
However, newly promoted side Biarritz will likely face relegation back to Pro D2

Top 14 in 2013 - Image source: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

This time, all the focus is on Top 14, France’s premium rugby union club competition. So far, the 2022 French Top 14 betting odds and Top 14 predictions foresee a win for reigning champions Toulouse. However, based on the Top 14 betting preview, La Rochelle could end their title-winning hopes. The 123rd season of Top 14 will run from 4 September 2021 to 25 June 2022. According to our Top 14 betting preview, all eyes will be on defending champions, Toulouse. So far, the 2022 French Top 14 predictions are pointing towards a victory for Toulouse. At this time, these are how their 2022 French Top 14 betting odds of winning stand against the featured competitors on Bet365 Sportsbook:

Club	Odds of Winning
Toulouse	2.10
La Rochelle	5.50
Lyon	21.00
Stade Francais	51.00
Biarritz	501.00

Toulouse have the 2022 French Top 14 betting odds to retain their title

Without a doubt, much if not all the focus will be on Toulouse as they look to defend their title. Last season, Toulouse were in the exact same position after the Top 14 predictions labeled them as top title contenders. In the end, they walked away as champions and recorded their 21st win in the Top 14. Fast forward to 2022, and based on the Top betting preview, it seems to be a case of deja vu. This is because Toulouse currently have the best 2022 French Top 14 betting odds to win at 2.10 on Bet365 Sportsbook. If this pans out, then they will record an impressive 22nd Top 14 victory.

La Rochelle could cause a major upset to Toulouse’s title defense campaign

So far, on our Top 14 betting preview, it’s clear to see that defending champions are ahead in the race for the 2022 title. However, they will constantly have to watch their backs throughout the season. This is because several clubs pose a threat to their title defending hopes, for instance, La Rochelle. Unfortunately, La Rochelle have never won the Top 14. However, according to the Top 14 predictions, they have a chance to lift the trophy for the first time this season. At this time, La Rochelle have the second-best 2022 French Top 14 betting odds to win at 5.50 on the Bet365 Sportsbook.

2022 French Top 14 betting odds — Image source: Jebulon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Lyon are desperate to end their trophy drought

This season, Lyon will be desperate to get their hands on the 2022 Top 14 trophy, and rightfully so. According to the Top 14 betting preview, Lyon have won the league twice. However, they last lifted the trophy in 1933. Now, they are on a mission to end their trophyless streak. So far, Lyon have the seventh-highest 2022 French Top 14 betting odds to win at 21.00. So based on their Bet365 Sportsbook odds, Lyon will have to give their all to win the 2022 title. This time around, Stade Francais are another club looking to return to winning ways this season. According to the online sportsbooks news in France, they are the second most successful team with 14 wins. However, after last winning the league in 2015, Stade Francais will be under pressure to claim this season’s title. According to the 2022 Top 14 predictions, this won’t be an easy task. This is because Stade currently have the ninth-highest odds to win at 51.00.

The 2022 French Top 14 betting odds don’t foresee a win for newcomers Biarritz

Lastly, newly promoted side Biarritz are also another club to keep an eye on this season. Without a doubt, Biarritz will be under scrutiny as they mark their return to the top flight. At the same time, they will also be on a mission to win their sixth Top 14 trophy. However, according to the Top 14 predictions, Biarritz are one of this season’s longshots for the title. What’s more, they have the worst odds to win the 2022 title on the online sportsbooks in France. So, with 2022 French Top 14 betting odds at 501.00 on Bet365 Sportsbook, Biarritz are in danger of facing relegation.