La Rochelle v Montpellier Herault: what the numbers say
La Rochelle meet Montpellier Herault at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, Saturday 10:00am (Top 14). Montpellier Herault have won 9 of the 16 meetings with La Rochelle since 2010.
The big picture
La Rochelle come in 2nd on the ladder with 78 points; Montpellier Herault are 11th on 54. La Rochelle have the higher position to protect.
La Rochelle are 4–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 23.3 points for and 22.9 against.
Montpellier Herault are 5–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 31.5 points for and 18.6 against.
Form
La Rochelle have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Bordeaux Begles 19–25.
Montpellier Herault have won three of their last five and most recently beat Castres Olympique 69–10.
Head to head
These sides have met 16 times on our records since 2010: La Rochelle 6, Montpellier Herault 9, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Montpellier Herault won 43–33 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
Biggest margin between these two: La Rochelle by 29 points in 2024-25 (47–18).
Players to watch
For Montpellier Herault, watch Alexis Bernadet (3 tries in 2026-27) and Tom Banks (2 tries in 2026-27).
At Stade Marcel-Deflandre
La Rochelle have won 14 of their last 20 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, La Rochelle have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
