It's a clash between two of the most successful teams in the European Rugby Championship Cup competition, with both having been finalists in recent years and enjoying some success.

This year's final will take place on Saturday, May 23, with the game scheduled to start at 23:45 AEST.

The game will be played in Spain, with Bilbao's San Mames Stadium hosting the fixture.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Bordeaux to win

Value bet: Leinster handicap

Long shot: Bordeaux to win 1st half

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Bordeaux will enter the game as defending champions, having defeated the Northampton Saints in last year's final. It will be their second successive final, but the French side will come up against one of the competition's perennial finalists over the last few years.

Leinster have reached a record ninth final and have been in four over the last five years, with last year's the only one that they failed to make. However, the Irish side have often come up short. In the three finals they had managed to reach successively, they lost each of them.

Perhaps interestingly, the four-time champions have lost their last four final appearances, with the last three to French clubs. La Rochelle have won twice, while Toulon would win the 2023/24 edition. However, that game had required extra time.

Both teams will come into this year's final with solid records, having each finished top of their respective pools. Bordeaux were top of Pool 4 with 20 points from four games, whereas Leinster were top of Pool 3 with 18 points.

Neither side has lost a game in this year's competition, something that the French side managed to do in last year's winning efforts. However, it will be the first time Bordeaux will have had Irish opposition this year.

Betting Markets to Watch

Bordeaux come into the 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final as the strong favourites. 

Indeed, they look like the complete package, with several stars in the team helping them to appear offensively strong.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Salesi Rayasi have been able to score at will throughout the competition, with teams finding it hard to cope with their pace and shifty footwork. 

There is also experience in the team with veterans Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert, adding to their status as favourites.

Leinster can't be ruled out, as they've imposed themselves on teams. 

They've used their trademark quick ball and formidable aerial play to beat opponents and go unbeaten, while they last won the title at this stadium in 2018.

For this reason, the handicap could be worth a shot, as they have the potential to cover the +5.5 line that has been set.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Leinster vs Bordeaux betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is for Bordeaux to be likely winners.

Given their scoring power, the French side to win the 1st half offers long-shot value.

For those looking to explore more Champions Cup betting odds, there are plenty of markets available throughout the competition.

With both teams featuring international stars, punters interested in bet on international rugby will recognise many familiar faces on the pitch.

The Six Nations regulars from both squads have been instrumental in their respective campaigns, and those who follow Six Nations betting will appreciate the quality on display in this final.