Pau vs Montpellier Predictions - Pau to see off Montpellier at home
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- Pau have won 8 of their last 9 home games.
- Montpellier have struggled at Pau, losing last 6 matches.
- Pau tipped to cover -7.5 handicap due to strong home form.
Pau have been in great touch at home this season (Getty Images)
Pau vs Montpellier Predictions
Pau have had an excellent season so far and often win their fixtures on home soil. Montpellier have found form lately, but have a poor away record at Pau.
- Pau have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
- Pau have won 8 of their last 9 home games in all competitions.
- Pau have won 3 of their last 5 matches against La Rochelle.
- Montpellier have won 5 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
- Montpellier have won 2 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
- Montpellier have lost 6 consecutive away matches at Pau.
Head to Head
Montpellier and Pau have ten victories each in 20 meetings.
Pau Form
Pau scored two tries and a conversion in the first half against Montauban last weekend, but trailed 17-12 at half-time.
However, Pau were superb in the second half, scoring five tries, four conversions, and a penalty to thrash Montauban 53-17 away from home.
Pau have defeated Lyon 40-15, Bayonne 47-24, Toulouse 30-26, Perpignan 27-23, and La Rochelle 53-33 in their last five home league fixtures.
Pau are 2nd in the Top 14 table with 42 points from 12 games.
Pau have played their best rugby at home this season and have won eight of their last nine matches, and are on a winning streak against Montauban at their stadium.
Montpellier Form
Montpellier crossed the try line twice in the first half against Castres, and kicked over two penalties to lead 20-14 at the break.
Montpellier scored two penalties and a converted try in the second half to edge Castres 33-31 at home.
Montpellier have lost 26–23 to Bayonne, drawn 22–22 with Montauban, lost 32–25 to Racing 92 and 35–12 to Stade Francais, before defeating Perpignan 28–0 in their last five away league games.
Montpellier are 9th in the Top 14 standings with 29 points from 12 matches.
Montpellier have found form in recent outings, but they have struggled to beat Pau on their own turf in recent encounters, losing six in a row.
Team News
Pau
Gregoire Arfeuil and Fabien Brau-Boirie each scored a brace against Montauban.
Lucas Rey, Jimi Maximin, Nathan Decron, and Youri Delhommel scored a try each last weekend.
Axel Rigou landed five conversions and a penalty in the match.
Montpellier
Mael Moustin, Gabriel Ngandebe, and Ricky Riccitelli each crossed the try line against Castres last weekend.
Hugo Miotti kicked over three conversions and two penalties in the match, while Leo Coly slotted a penalty.
Verdict
Pau have played excellent rugby at home this season and are tipped to cover the -7.5 handicap.
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