Vannes vs Montpellier
Stade de la Rabine
22.02.2025, 18:30
In round 14 of the France Top 14, Vannes will play Montpellier at Stade de la Rabine. The home team has the advantage here. Can Montpellier on the road get a win? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.
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Vannes are coming off a win over Racing Metro 92 and will hope for a similar outcome here. In a game that ended 25-30, this team needed an 11-17 second half performance having lost 14-13 in the first half. In the meantime, Vannes have won consecutive matches for the first time this season, having defeated Stade Francais Paris in a prior game. Heading into this game, Vannes have two wins and three losses in their last five home matches. The home team sits at the bottom of the standings with 24 points from 16 matches, leaving them at the bottom of the standings.
Montpellier
Montpellier are coming off a defeat against RC Toulonnais and will hope to do better here. In a game that ended 30-38, Montpellier lost 10-17 in the first half, and despite scoring 20 goals in the second half, they still conceded 21. However, Montpellier have lost their last two league games, the first against Stade Toulousain in a 27-17 contest. Ahead of this game, Montpellier have won three of their last five matches. This season, Montpellier have 34 points from their first 16 matches, leaving them in 9th spot.
Expert Betting Tips
Vannes are played so well in their last matches but I do not see them having an easy task. While Montpellier failed to step up the previous time out, I feel they have a chance to step up. With relegation looming for Vannes, I believe they will be at their best. Away from home, I still believe Montpellier will get within the line in a contest that is expected to end with high scores.
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