Castres vs Montpellier Predictions - Montpellier to see off Castres

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Montpellier on 6-match winning streak.
Castres have lost 4 straight and chase playoff qualification.
Montpellier favoured to cover +2.5 handicap.

Montpellier have been performing well lately (Getty Images)

Castres have been struggling lately, but must win their remaining Top 14 fixtures to have a chance of making the play-offs. Montpellier are on a winning streak and will be aiming to finish their league campaign at the top of the table.

Montpellier have won 6 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 4 home games (Top 14).
Montpellier have won 2 consecutive matches against Castres.
Castres have lost 4 consecutive games in all competitions.
Castres have lost 3 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Castres have the advantage with 25 victories to 18 against Montpellier in 43 meetings.

Montpellier beat Castres 33-31 at home earlier this season.

Castres Form

Castres Olympique had no answer in the second half in their French Rugby Championship match against Pau last weekend, losing 27-15 after leading 12-10 at half-time.

Castres have played well at home in the league this season. They lost 17-15 to Pau, defeated Bayonne 48-17, Racing 92 20-16, Stade Francais 29-24, lost 28-26 to Bordeaux, beat Perpignan 23-7, Lyon 36-22, Clermont 28-23, lost 31-26 to La Rochelle, and beat Montauban 49-17 before losing 42-25 to Toulouse.

Castres Olympique are 10th in the Top 14 table with 48 points from 23 games.

Castres have lost four matches in a row, and must win their remaining league fixtures to have a chance of making this season's play-offs. However, they face a tricky test against Montpellier, as their opponents have won six consecutive games.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier swept aside hapless Montauban at home last weekend, winning 59-7 after leading 26-0 at the break.

Les Cistes have achieved some success on the road in the French Rugby Championship 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, beat La Rochelle 43-33, Clermont 20-17, and lost 45-29 to Toulouse before defeating Bordeaux 23-21.

Montpellier Hérault are 2nd in the Top 14 standings with 70 points from 23 matches.

Montpellier have been in solid form away from home in the league lately, winning three of their last four outings, and they have defeated Castres in their previous two meetings.

Team News

Castres

Pierre Popelin has scored 91 points for Castres so far.

Lenni Nouchi and Jordan Uelese have scored six tries each in the 2025/26 Top 14 season.

Montpellier

Hugo Miotti has scored 229 points for his club this season.

Cristopher Tolofua has scored eight tries in this edition of the Top 14.

Verdict

Castres v Montpellier

Montpellier come into their clash with Castres on a winning streak and are tipped to cover the +2.5 handicap.

Montpellier +2.5

Handicap

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