2025/26 Top 14 Round 8 Predictions & Tips

Montpellier vs Clermont Predictions - Clermont to secure an away win against Montpellier

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 Oct 2025

Brad Newcomb 30 Oct 2025

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Montpellier have solid home form this season.
Clermont won 3 of last 4 against Montpellier.
Clermont favoured to cover the +9.5 handicap.

Clermont have had success away to Montpellier in recent seasons (Getty Images)

Montpellier vs Clermont Predictions

Montpellier vs Clermont Predictions
Head to Head
Montpellier Form
Montpellier Team News & Injuries
Clermont Form
Clermont Team News & Injuries

Montpellier are undefeated at home this season, but have struggled to beat Clermont in recent match-ups. Clermont are on a losing streak away from home, but have had success against Montpellier in recent clashes.

Clermont have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Clermont have lost 4 consecutive away matches.
Clermont have won 3 of their last 4 games against Montpellier.
Montpellier have won 3 consecutive home games.
Montpellier have lost 3 of their last 5 home fixtures to Clermont.

Head to Head

Clermont have a slight edge with 18 victories to 16 against Montpellier in 34 meetings.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier failed to score any points in the first half against Stade Francais last weekend, going into the break trailing 21-0.

Montpellier scored two tries and a conversion in the second half but lost 35-12 to Stade Francais away from home.

Montpellier lost 23-10 to Clermont and 27-17 to Toulon before beating Toulouse 44-14, La Rochelle 37-13, and Lyon 35-13 in their last five home games.

Montpellier are 11th in the Top 14 standings with 18 points from eight matches.

Montpellier have been performing well at home lately, but they have lost three of their last five home games to Clermont, who come into this fixture on the back of an impressive victory.

Montpellier Team News & Injuries

Gabriel Ngandebe and Alexander Masibaka each scored a try against Stade Francais last weekend.

Thomas Vincent slotted a conversion in the match.

Clermont Form

Clermont were awarded a penalty and scored a converted try in the first half against Castres last weekend to lead by eight points at half-time.

Clermont produced an outstanding second half, scoring seven converted tries to crush Castres 63-14 at home.

Clermont defeated Montpellier 23-10 before losing 30-3 to Bayonne, 34-16 to La Rochelle, 43-31 to Racing 92, and 44-17 to Bayonne in their last five away fixtures.

Clermont are 8th in the Top 14 table with 19 points from eight games.

Despite Clermont's lacklustre away form, they will start confidently after their latest triumph, and they have won three of their four matches against Montpellier.

Clermont Team News & Injuries

Etienne Falgoux, Alex Newsome, Alivereti Loaloa, Pio Muarua, Joris Jurand, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Folau Fainga'a, and Baptiste Jauneau each crossed the try line against Castres.

Harrison Plummer landed six conversions in the match, while Tom Rafy kicked two conversions.