Montpellier vs La Rochelle Predictions - La Rochelle to see off Montpellier

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 25 Oct 2024

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Montpellier has lost 6 of their last 8 home games.
La Rochelle secured 4 victories in their last 5 matches.
Montpellier historically excels against La Rochelle at home.

La Rochelle backed against the odds (Getty Images)

Montpellier vs La Rochelle Preview

Montpellier have been struggling to win this season, including at home; however, they have an excellent record against La Rochelle at their stadium. La Rochelle have been in solid form this campaign.

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

La Rochelle have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
La Rochelle have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures against Montpellier.
Montpellier have lost 6 of their last 8 home games.
Montpellier have defeated La Rochelle 9 successive times at home.

Head to Head

Montpellier and La Rochelle have won 11 victories each, including one draw in 23 meetings.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier registered their fifth defeat of the season, losing 30-17 against Toulon away from home last weekend.

Montpellier scored a converted try and a penalty in the first half against Toulon to lead 10-6 at halftime.

However, the second half would belong to the home side, as Toulon scored three tries and two conversions to lead 25-10 after 65 minutes of play before Montpellier scored their second converted try three minutes later.

Montpellier have played three matches at home thus far, losing 26-22 against Lyon and 20-11 against Toulouse before edging Vannes 26-24.

Montpellier is 12th in the Top 14 log with nine points from seven games.

Montpellier have been out-of-sorts this season, losing frequently; however, they boast an outstanding record against La Rochelle at their stadium. Can they make it count and win?

Montpellier Team News & Injuries

Mael Moustin scored a try in the first half against Toulou.

Jordan Uelese dotted over the try line in the second half.

Thomas Vincent kicked over a conversion and penalty in the match, whilst Stuart Hogg added a conversion to the score.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle secured their fourth victory in five outings in the Top 14 after beating Bordeaux 35-27 at home last weekend.

La Rochelle were in great touch in the first half against Bordeaux, scoring three tries, two conversions and two penalties to go into the break with a commanding lead of 25-3.

Bordeaux mounted a comeback early in the second half, scoring two tries and a conversion to close the gap to ten points before La Rochelle scored a converted try to lead 32-15 after 55 minutes of play.

Bordeaux added 12 more points during the remainder of the contest, but La Rochelle held onto their lead.

La Rochelle have had mixed results playing away from home this campaign, losing 35-27 against La Rochelle, beating Racing 92 17-16, and losing 37-7 against Bayonne.

La Rochelle are 3rd in the Top 14 table with 22 points from seven matches.

La Rochelle have a poor record playing against Montpellier away from home, but their opponents have often lost at their venue lately and have not been at their best this season.

La Rochelle Team News & Injuries

Teddy Thomas scored two tries in the first half against Bordeaux.

Brice Dulin also crossed the try line twice during the match.

Antione Hastoy slotted over two penalties and three conversions last weekend.

Verdict

Montpellier v La Rochelle

La Rochelle comes into their clash against Montpellier in better form and is tipped to cover the +1.5 handicap.

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