Montpellier Herault Rugby vs RC Toulonnais Prediction & Betting Tips - Top 14

Prediction published on 05/01/2024, 15:05  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 05/01/2024 at 19:58 in Rugby Predictions

Looking to turn things around, relegation-threatened Montpellier welcome Toulon to the GGL Stadium in Sunday’s Top 14 clash. Montpellier are anchored at the bottom while Toulon are chasing for an automatic semis slot as they are currently third. The visitors drew curtains to their year with a narrow 20-18 defeat to fellow strugglers Lyon. Discipline ultimately cost Montpellier victory with Harry Williams and Lenni Nouchi getting sin binned in the first half. The 2022 champions will also need Enzo Forletta on his best behaviour having conceded the most penalties in the championship (13). Patrice Collazo’s men have endured a torrid season that has seen them win just two games. Their championship ranking coincides with their toothless attack that has racked in a league-low 198 points. 

Toulon posted a memorable end to 2023 following a 19-5 win over Stade Francais that thrust them into playoff places. Sin bins to Stade Francais’ duo of Brad Weber and Baptiste Pesenti aided Toulon to the crucial victory. The victory came at an opportune time as the visitors managed to put an end to their three-match losing streak. Toulon will hope Setariki Tuicuvu can carry on his inspired form this season that has seen him register four tries. The four-time Top 14 champions will miss the services of Charles Ollivon due to a thigh injury. His deputy on a number of occasions, Esteban Abadie will also sit out of the Montpellier clash due to a knee injury. Toulon will have to dig deep against the hosts if they are to get a win as they miss the services of two crucial leaders.