Montauban vs Stade Francais Predictions - Stade Francais to secure all the points on offer

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Montauban have lost 19 straight matches and are relegated.
Stade Francais aim for play-offs, winning 5 of last 7 games.
Stade Francais are tipped to cover the -39.5 point handicap in this match.

Stade Français defetaed Montauban earlier in their campaign (Getty Images)

Montauban have been officially relegated back to the Pro D2 and have only pride to play for. Stade Francais are on course to make the Top 14 play-offs and have been in solid form lately.

Stade Francais have won 5 of their last 7 fixtures in all competitions.
Stade Francais beat Montauban by 23 points earlier this season.
Montauban have lost 19 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Montauban have lost 9 consecutive home games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Montauban and Stade Francais each have two victories apiece, with one draw in five meetings.

Racing 92 defeated Montauban 47-24 at home earlier this season.

Montauban Form

US Montauban were outplayed in their match against Montpellier last weekend, losing 59-7 away from home after trailing 26-0 at the break.

Montauban have had a poor campaign at home in the Top 14 this season. They lost 25-18 to Lyon, drew 22-22 with Montpellier, lost 32-28 to Castres, and beat Perpignan 29-22 before losing 49-7 to Toulouse, 53-17 to Pau, 34-19 to Clermont, 31-16 to Bordeaux, 60-26 to Bayonne, and 59-10 to Racing 92.

Les Sapiacains are last in the Top 14 standings with seven points from 23 matches.

Montauban will be playing Pro D2 rugby next season after their recent league results, and they are unlikely to cause an upset against Stade Francais after losing 19 straight games.

Stade Francais Form

Stade Francais cruised to an easy home victory over Lyon last weekend, winning 59-17 after leading their opponents 24-10 at half-time.

The Parisian club have had mixed results away from home in the French Rugby Championship this season. They lost 34-10 to Pau, 42-37 to Lyon, defeated Perpignan 28-11, lost 29-24 to Castres, 29-17 to Toulouse, 36-32 to Clermont, 35-24 to Bayonne, beat Bordeaux 33-28, lost 44-7 to Montpellier, and defeated Toulon 46-27 before losing 47-20 to Racing 92.

Stade Francais are 4th in the Top 14 table with 68 points from 23 games.

Les Soldats Roses will relish taking on Montauban in their bid to make the play-offs, as their hosts have been in poor form at home, losing nine consecutive fixtures across all competitions.