Bordeaux vs Montpellier Predictions - Bordeaux set to beat Montpellier at home

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Bordeaux have won their last 5 home matches against Montpellier.
Montpellier stands 2nd in the Top 14 standings.
Bordeaux are predicted to cover the -13.5 handicap.

Bordeaux have been in excellent form at home (Getty Images)

Bordeaux have been in great touch at home and are on a winning streak against Montpellier in their own backyard. Montpellier have had an excellent season so far but they have lacked consistency away from home.

Bordeaux have won 6 of their last 8 fixtures in all competitions.
Bordeaux have won 8 of their last 9 home games in all competitions.
Bordeaux have won 5 consecutive home matches against Montpellier.
Montpellier have won 7 of their last 8 fixtures in all competitions.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 4 games against Bordeaux.

Head to Head

Montpellier have an advantage with 17 victories to ten against Bordeaux, including two draws in 29 meetings.

Bordeaux lost 28-24 away to Montpellier earlier this season.

Bordeaux Form

Bordeaux had no answer away to La Rochelle last weekend, losing 45-15 after trailing 24-10 at half-time.

Bordeaux have performed well at home in the French Rugby Championship this season. They defeated La Rochelle 23-18, Montauban 71-24, Lyon 32-20, Bayonne 41-12, lost 34-33 to Pau, defeated Toulon 46-7, Racing 92 62-20, and lost 33-28 to Stade Francais before beating Castres 57-32, and Toulouse 44-20.

Bordeaux are 5th in the Top 14 table with 59 points from 21 games.

The Bordeaux Begles are on a five-match winning streak against Montpellier at home, and have only lost twice in the league at their stadium this season, giving them the advantage to come out on top.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier secured all the points with a 42-31 home victory over Perpignan last weekend, winning 42-31 after leading their opponents 30-17 at the break.

Montpellier had mixed fortunes away from home in the league this season. They lost 26-23 to Bayonne, drew 22-22 with Montauban, lost 32-25 to Racing 92, 35-12 to Stade Francais, defeated Perpignan 28-0, lost 35-33 to Pau, 30-27 to Toulon, and beat La Rochelle 43-33, and Clermont 20-17 before losing 45-29 to Toulouse.

Montpellier are 2nd in the Top 14 standings with 61 points from 21 matches.

Montpellier have been in top form lately, but will have to play well to beat Bordeaux away from home, as they have lost their last five visits to their opponents' stadium.

Team News

Bordeaux

Matthieu Jalibert has scored 84 points in this edition of the Top 14.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey has scored ten tries in the league so far.

Montpellier

Hugo Miotti has scored 216 points for his club this season.

Christopher Tolofua has scored eight tries in the 2025/26 Top 14.

Verdict

Bordeaux v Montpellier

Bordeaux have often defeated Montpellier at home in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -13.5 handicap.

Bordeaux -13.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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