Montpellier vs La Rochelle Predictions - Montpellier to extend home winning streak over La Rochelle

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Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
La Rochelle have lost 9 in a row away to Montpellier.
Montpellier predicted to cover -3.5 handicap.

Montpellier have never lost to La Rochelle at home (Getty Images)

Montpellier vs La Rochelle Predictions

Montpellier vs La Rochelle Predictions
Head to Head
Montpellier Form
Montpellier Team News & Injuries
La Rochelle Form
La Rochelle Team News & Injuries

Montpellier have had an inconsistent start to their season, but have an excellent record against La Rochelle at home. La Rochelle have been in decent nick, but they struggle to win away from home.

Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Montpellier have never lost to La Rochelle at home.
La Rochelle have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
La Rochelle have lost 9 consecutive away fixtures to Montpellier.

Head to Head

Montpellier and La Rochelle have 13 victories each, including one draw in 25 meetings.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier scored a converted try and a penalty in the first half against Montauban last weekend, but trailed by three points at the break.

Montpellier were on course to lose the match before scoring a converted try in the 80th minute to snatch a 22-all draw with Montauban away from home.

Montpellier defeated Perpignan 19-13, Bordeaux 46-27, and lost 23-10 to Clermont, and 27-17 to Toulon before beating Toulouse 44-14 in their last five home games.

Montpellier are 10th in the Top 14 table with eight points from four matches.

Montpellier played well in their previous home fixture and will fancy their chances to reproduce a similar performance for their fans, as they are on a lengthy winning streak against La Rochelle.

Montpellier Team News & Injuries

Baptiste Erdocio, Alexis Bernadet, and Wilfred Hounkpatin each scored a try against Montauban last weekend.

Hugo Miotti slotted a conversion and a penalty in the match, while Hugo Reus kicked over a conversion.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle scored a converted try in a low-scoring first half against Perpignan, going into half-time trailing 8-7.

However, La Rochelle produced an excellent second-half display, scoring three converted tries and a penalty to cruise to a comfortable 31-8 victory at home.

La Rochelle lost 33-19 to Clermont, beat Bordeaux 21-10, and Vannes 30-29 before losing 32-18 to Pau, and 23-18 to Bordeaux in their last five away fixtures.

La Rochelle are 6th in the Top 14 standings with ten points from four games.

La Rochelle lack consistency when they play away from home, and have lost their last nine visits to Montpellier consecutively.

La Rochelle Team News & Injuries

Jules Favre, Oscar Jegou, Louis Penverne, and Levani Veivuke each scored a try against Perpignan last weekend.

Nolann Le Garrec kicked over four conversions and a penalty in the match.

Verdict

Montpellier v La Rochelle

Montpellier boast an outstanding record against La Rochelle at home and are tipped to cover the -3.5 handicap.

Montpellier -3.5

Handicap

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