2025/26 Top 14 Round 8 Predictions & Tips

Bayonne vs Montauban Predictions - Bayonne to extend winning streak over Montauban

Brad Newcomb

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Bayonne won 20 of their last 21 home games.
Montauban struggle away, losing last four matches.
Bayonne favoured to cover the -36.5 handicap.

Bayonne have been in outstanding form at home in recent seasons (Getty Images)

Bayonne vs Montauban Predictions

Bayonne vs Montauban Predictions
Head to Head
Bayonne Form
Bayonne Team News & Injuries
Montauban Form
Montauban Team News & Injuries

Bayonne are on a winning streak against Montauban and have been in impressive form at home. Montauban registered their first victory in this edition of the Top 14 last weekend, but have yet to secure an away win this season.

Bayonne have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Bayonne have won 20 of their last 21 home games.
Bayonne have won 5 consecutive matches against Montauban.
Montauban have lost 4 consecutive away fixtures.
Montauban have lost 6 consecutive away games to Bayonne.

Head to Head

Bayonne have the advantage with eight victories to four over Montauban in 12 meetings.

Bayonne Form

Bayonne failed to trouble the scoreboard in the first half against Bordeaux last weekend, going into half-time trailing 31-0.

Bayonne scored two tries and a conversion in the second half, but the damage was already done, losing 41-12 to Bordeaux away from home.

Aviron Bayonne have defeated Toulon 18-10, Clermont 20-3, Montpellier 26-23, Toulon 35-32, Toulouse 40-26, and Clermont 44-17 in their last five home fixtures.

Bayonne are 6th in the Top 14 standings with 21 points from eight games.

Bayonne will relish the opportunity to take on Montauban in their backyard, having won 20 of their last 21 matches, including six in a row against their opponents.

Bayonne Team News & Injuries

Sireli Maqala and Cheikh Tigerghien each scored a try against Bordeaux last weekend.

Gareth Anscombe slotted a conversion in the match.

Joris Segonds has scored 94 points for his club this season.

Montauban Form

Montauban scored two converted tries and a penalty in the first half against Perpignan last weekend to lead 17-15 at the break.

Montauban slotted four penalties in the second half to secure a 29-22 home win over Perpignan.

Montauban defeated Grenoble 24-19 before losing 47-24 to Stade Francais, 71-24 to Bordeaux, 84-31 to Clermont, and 54-19 to La Rochelle in their last five away games.

Montauban are 13th in the Top 14 table with seven points from eight matches.

Montauban recorded their first win of the season in their previous outing, but face a daunting task in getting a result against Bayonne away from home, as their opponents have registered eight consecutive victories on their home turf.

Montauban Team News & Injuries

John Jackson and Noa-Isaac Kanika Bilonda each crossed the try line against Perpignan.

Jerome Bosviel landed four penalties and two conversions last weekend.

Verdict

Bayonne v Montauban

Bayonne will have too much firepower for Montauban and are tipped to cover the -36.5 handicap.

Bayonne -36.5

Handicap

$1.91 - 3 Units

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