Montpellier vs Lyon Predictions - Montpellier to win third consecutive home game of the season

Brad Newcomb

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Montpellier have in solid form at home.
Lyon struggles away, losing 6 of the last 7 away games.
Montpellier tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Montpellier have performed well at home this season (Getty Images)

Montpellier vs Lyon Predictions

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

Montpellier have recorded two excellent results at home this season. Lyon have enjoyed success against Montpellier in recent seasons, but their away form is poor.

Montpellier have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Montpellier have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Montpellier have won 2 of their last 4 home games against Lyon.
Lyon have lost 6 of their last 7 away games.
Lyon have won 6 of their last 7 fixtures against Montpellier.

Head to Head

Lyon have an advantage with 14 wins to nine over Montpellier in 23 meetings.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier scored a converted try and two penalties in the first half against Racing 92 last weekend, going into the break with the score tied at 13-all.

Montpellier scored two tries and a conversion in the second half, but fell short against Racing 92, losing 32-25 away from home.

Montpellier have defeated Bordeaux 46-27, lost 23-10 to Clermont, and 27-17 to Toulon before beating Toulouse 44-14, and La Rochelle 37-13 in their last five home games.

Montpellier are 11th in the Top 14 standings with 13 points from six matches.

Montpellier have been in great form at home so far this season, giving them the edge over a Lyon side that has lost six of their last seven away games.

Montpellier Team News & Injuries

Wilfrid Hounkpatin, Lenni Nouchi, and Marco Tauleigne each scored a try against Racing 92 last weekend.

Thomas Vincent kicked over two penalties and a conversion in the match, while Hugo Reus slotted a conversion.

Lyon Form

Lyon scored a converted try and two penalties in the first half against Perpignan last weekend to lead 13-9 at half-time.

Lyon were in superb touch in the second half, scoring four converted tries, a penalty, and a drop goal to cruise to an easy 44-19 home win over Perpignan.

Lyon have lost 39-31 to Clermont, 31-30 to Stade Français, 37-12 to Bath, 43-3 to Toulouse, and defeated Montauban 25-18 before losing 32-20 to Bordeaux in their last five away matches.

Lyon are 4th in the Top 14 table with 18 points from six games.

Lyon have battled to come up with the goods away from home lately, but they have had success against Montpellier, winning six of their last seven encounters.

Lyon Team News & Injuries

Jiuta Wainiqolo scored a brace against Perpignan.

Charles Cassang, Josiah Maraku, and Thomas Abouem each scored a try last weekend.

Leo Berdeu slotted four conversions, two penalties, and a drop goal in the match.

Verdict

Montpellier v Lyon

Montpellier have performed well at home this season and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Montpellier -9.5

Handicap

$1.91 - 3 Units

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