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Montauban vs Ospreys Predictions - Montauban to see off the Ospreys

Brad Newcomb

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Montauban have lost 2 of their last 4 home games.
Ospreys have a poor away record, losing 6 of their last 7 outings.
Montauban are predicted to cover the handicap.

Montauban have played their best rugby at home this season (Getty Images)

Montauban lost their European Challenge Cup opener and have struggled for consistency at home this season. The Ospreys came from behind to win their opening pool game, but have poor away form.

Montauban have lost 4 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Montauban have lost 3 of their last 4 home games (Top 14).
Ospreys have won 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Ospreys have lost 6 of their last 7 away fixtures (URC).

Head to Head

Montauban and the Ospreys will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Montauban Form

Montauban scored a solitary penalty in the first half against Zebre in their opening European Challenge Cup fixture, going into the break trailing by 14 points.

Montauban scored two converted tries in the second half, but did little to affect the outcome, losing 41-17 away to Zebre.

Montauban lost 25-18 to Lyon, drew 22-22 with Montpellier, lost 32-28 to Castres, and defeated Perpignan 29-22 before losing 49-7 to Toulouse in their last five home fixtures.

Montauban are last in the Top 14 standings with seven points from 11 matches.

Montauban have yet to find their footing this season, but have a golden opportunity to pick up points in their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign when they host an Ospreys side that is prone to losing away from home.

Ospreys Form

The Ospreys had no answer in the first half in their EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Connacht last weekend, scoring a try to go into half-time trailing 21-5.

However, the Ospreys scored three tries and two conversions in the second half to register a 24-21 victory over Connacht at home.

The Ospreys have not had much success away from home lately. They lost 29-28 to the Lions, 53-40 to the Bulls, 26-10 to the Stormers, and drew 19-19 with the Dragons before losing 19-17 to Edinburgh.

The Ospreys occupy 13th place in the United Rugby Championship table after six rounds with eight points.

The Ospreys have been struggling to win away from home in recent outings, losing six of their last seven, but will look to exploit the inconsistent form of Montauban to come out on top.

Team News

Montauban

Predicted starting XV: Thomas Larregain, Stephane Ahmed, Romain Fonnicola, Gibson Popoali’i, Segundo Tuculet, Jérôme Bosviel, Maël Castel, Nugzar Somkhishvili, Kevin Firmin, Facundo Pomponio, Karl Wilkins, Noa Kanika, Corentin Coularis, Kyllian Ringuet, Sikhumbuzo Notshe

Ospreys

Hooker Ethan Lewis has rejoined Cardiff until late January.

Jac Morgan looks set to join Gloucester next season, with Dewi Lake also a possibility of making the move to the Premiership club.

Predicted starting XV: Garyn Phillips, Sam Parry, Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Ryan Smith, James Ratti, Harri Deaves, Ross Moriarty, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Dan Edwards, Iestyn Hopkins, Phil Cokanasiga, Evardi Boshoff, Dan Kasende, Jack Walsh