Bayonne v Montpellier Herault: what the numbers say
Bayonne meet Montpellier Herault at Stade Jean Dauger, Saturday 11:00am (Top 14). Montpellier Herault haven't beaten Bayonne at Stade Jean Dauger since 2014-15: 4 meetings there since then.
The big picture
Bayonne come in 8th on the ladder with 58 points; Montpellier Herault are 11th on 54. Bayonne have the higher position to protect.
Bayonne are 4–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 31 points for and 35 against.
Montpellier Herault are 5–3 in Top 14 2026-27, averaging 31.5 points for and 18.6 against.
Form
Bayonne have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Lyon 27–31.
Montpellier Herault have won three of their last five and most recently beat Castres Olympique 69–10.
Head to head
These sides have met 22 times on our records since 2008: Bayonne 10, Montpellier Herault 12.
Last time out (2025-26), Montpellier Herault won 62–22 at Septeo Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Montpellier Herault by 40 points in 2025-26 (62–22).
Players to watch
For Bayonne, watch Cheikh Tiberghien (2 tries in 2026-27).
For Montpellier Herault, watch Auguste Cadot (1 try in 2026-27) and Justo Piccardo (2 tries in 2026-27).
At Stade Jean Dauger
Bayonne have won 16 of their last 20 at Stade Jean Dauger.
The deeper numbers
Montpellier Herault haven't beaten Bayonne at Stade Jean Dauger since 2014-15: 4 meetings there since then.
Montpellier Herault have lost their last 4 at Stade Jean Dauger and haven't won there since 2014-15 (against Bayonne).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Bayonne have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
