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Montpellier vs Perpignan Predictions - Montpellier too good for Perpignan at home

Brad Newcomb

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Montpellier boasts a 7-game home winning streak.
Perpignan have lost 11 consecutive away matches.
Montpellier favoured to cover the handicap.

Montpellier have been in fine form at home this season (Getty Images)

Montpellier are undefeated in this edition of the EPCR Challenge Cup and often win at home. Perpignan are on a lengthy losing streak away from home.

Montpellier have won 7 of their last 9 fixtures in all competitions.
Montpellier have won 7 consecutive home games in all competitions.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Perpignan.
Perpignan have lost 11 consecutive away games in all competitions.
Perpignan have lost 3 consecutive matches against Montpellier.

Head to Head

Montpellier have the advantage with 13 victories to nine against Perpignan, including one draw in 23 meetings.

Montpellier defeated Perpignan 28-0 away from home in the Top 14 this season.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier were in great form during their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 1 qualifiers. They defeated Black Lion 24-13 away, Zebre 31-7 at home, Connacht 33-31 at home, and the Ospreys 31-26 away.

Montpellier have contested two home fixtures in the Top 14 since qualifying for the round of 16. They defeated Stade Francais 44-7 and Racing 92 41-17.

Montpellier will fancy their chances of advancing to the quarter-finals, having already defeated Perpignan this season, and they are on a seven-match winning streak at home.

Perpignan Form

Perpignan placed fourth in the European Challenge Cup Pool 2 after they defeated the Dragons 41-17 at home, lost 44-31 to Benetton away, and 26-19 to Newcastle away before drawing 20-20 with the Lions at home.

Perpignan have played two Top 14 away games since those results. They lost 37-31 to Racing 92 and 41-21 to Stade Francais.

Perpignan must find a way to improve their away form to have a chance of victory in their round of 16 match against Montpellier, having lost 11 consecutive games, and three of their last four visits to their opponents' stadium.