Grenoble vs Montpellier
It’s arguably the richest game in French rugby as Grenoble battle it out against Montpellier in the relegation playoff match for the right to play in the French Top 14 next season. The home side narrowly missed out on winning the Pro D2 final when they lost to Vannes 16-9. In the case of the super-rich Montpellier it is almost impossible to think that this is the side that won the Top 14 just a few years ago. One of the key players that left since then was Zach Mercer but one player cannot have the effect of going from champions to possibly being relegated in two years.
TIP: Grenoble are seeking to return to the top flight for the first time since the 2018/19 season. The last match between the sides ended in a crushing 47-12 victory for Montpellier but that was 5 years ago and a lot has changed. The home side will take heart from the fact that they beat the visitors 17-16 the last time these sides met at this venue. Grenoble will need to match the physicality of Montpellier if they are to cause a massive upset. The bookies have Montpellier as favorites and I am also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.28, Wanejo 1.28 and Bettabets 1.28
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Grenoble vs Montpellier
- This is the first meeting between the sides since 2019.
Latest results for both teams
Grenoble lost 16-9 to Vannes in their last match while Montpellier were beaten 52-15 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The home side struggled in the Pro D2 playoff final as their attack was toothless and all they could cause muster was three penalties. They will need to be much better as the Montpellier side has world class players like Cobus Reinach and Paul Willemse in their side and are very likely to cross the tryline. It remains to be seen if it was a good idea to rest so many players against Clermont in the last round as Montpellier were thrashed 52-15. A loss even with second string players is never good for the confidence of the team. Grenoble have a mountain to climb but must avoid an arm wrestle of a match as the visitors are too powerful. I am predicting a Montpellier win by more than 12 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Grenoble
15 S.Davies, 14 Jacquelin J. 13 Uberti P. 12 Tupuola T. 11 Kilioni D. 10 Latorre A. 9 Nanette T. 8 Tuifua T. 7 Ancely C. 6 Setephano S. (C) 5 Nkinsi H, 4 Fifita L, 3 Oz A, 2 Fourcade E, 1 Dardet A
Montpellier
15 Anthony Bouthier, 14 Julien Tisseron, 13 Thomas Darmon, 12 Geoffrey Doumayrou, 11 Vincent Rattez, 10 Louis Carbonel, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Yacoub Camara, 7 Alexandre Becognee, 6 Nico Janse van Rensburg, 5 Paul Willemse (captain), 4 Bastien Chalureau, 3 Titi Lamositele, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 Enzo Forletta.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Montpellier victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.28
Wanejo 1.28
Bettabets 1.28
Odds comparison on the Montpellier handicap:
The complete odds on the Montpellier handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-10.5)
Wanejo 1.87 (-10.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-10.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Montpellier outright win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-10.5), Wanejo 1.87 (-10.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-10.5)
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