Black Lion vs Montpellier Predictions - Montpellier to secure an away win over Black Lion

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Dec 2025

Brad Newcomb 06 Dec 2025

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Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Black Lion have struggled to win lately.
Montpellier are backed to cover the handicap.

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Montpellier won their last away match (Getty Images)

Black Lion managed to record one victory in their previous European Challenge Cup campaign. Montpellier reached the knockout stage of the competition last season.

Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures (Top 14).
Montpellier have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches (Top 14).
Black Lion have lost 4 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Black Lion lost 3 of their 4 EPCR Challenge Cup matches last season.

Head to Head

Black Lion and Montpellier meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Black Lion Form

Black Lion did not enjoy a fruitful campaign in the EPCR Challenge Cup last season after finishing last in Pool 3.

Black Lion started well by defeating Vannes 22-19 at home, but then lost 36-18 to the Scarlets, 41-16 to Bayonne, and 36-15 to Edinburgh.

The Georgian side played two international club friendlies against the Cheetahs in October, winning 39-38 before losing 24-5.

Black Lion has opted not to contest this season's Rugby Europe Super Cup, so they have not played much rugby lately, but they did have success against a Top 14 team in their previous campaign.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier reached the round of 16 of the 2024/25 European Challenge Cup last season, losing 24-17 to Gloucester.

Montpellier are currently in 7th place in the Top 14 table with 28 points from 11 games.

Montpellier lost 26-23 to Bayonne, drew 22-22 with Montauban, lost 32-25 to Racing 92, and 35-12 to Stade Francais, before defeating Perpignan 28-0 away from home this season.

Montpellier have fair form on their travels this season and will fancy their chances against Black Lion in their opening pool match, as their opponents often struggle to win in this competition.

Team News

Black Lion

Predicted starting XV: Dato Abdushelishvili, Irakli Kvatadze, Kakhaber Darbaidze, Mikheil Babunashvili, Demur Epremidze, Sandro Mamamtavrishvili, Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Giorgi Sinauridze, Tengiz Pranidze, Luka Tsirekidze, Otar Metreveli, Akaki Tabutsadze, Tornike Kakhoidze, Lasha Malaguradze, Luka Takaishvili

Montpellier

Predicted starting XV: Enzo Forletta, Ricky Riccitelli, Wilfrid Hounkpatin, Bastien Chalureau, Tyler Duguid, Yacouba Camara, Lenni Nouchi, Viliami Vunipola, Alistaire Price, Hugo Domingo Miotti, Maël Moustin, Lennox Anyanwu, Arthur Vincent, Gabriel Ngandebe, Tom Banks

Verdict

Black Lion v Montpellier

Montpellier will have enough firepower to get the better of Black Lion and is tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap.

Montpellier -8.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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