US Montalbanaise vs Black Lion Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Montauban host Black Lion in this 2025–26 Challenge Cup round three on Saturday. The two teams sit at the bottom of Group 1 standings, having picked up 0 points from their opening two matches. Who is likely to turn the corner with a win this weekend? Here is our prediction.
Montauban's return to elite rugby has been disappointing. Their poor domestic start continued in Europe as they fell by 24 points to URC side Zebre in their 2025–26 Challenge Cup opener, losing both halves by double digits.
This was followed by a 33–22 home defeat to Ospreys in their second fixture. They head into this match on the back of a 34–19 defeat to Clermont in Top 14 last week – their 14th loss in 16 games across all competitions this season.
Black Lion began their 2025–26 Challenge Cup campaign with a dramatic opener against Montpellier. They led 13–0 at halftime, but eventually lost by 13–24, shipping 24 unanswered points in the second half. Their second fixture against Connacht Rugby ended in a crushing 52–0 defeat.
The Lions enter this match on a five-match losing streak in the Challenge Cup. This includes wide-margin defeats in their last three away fixtures in the competition. However, they have shown some promise against French opposition, with their first victory in the competition coming against Vannes in 2024.
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US Montalbanaise v Black Lion Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.42 | 23 | 3.03 |
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1.31 | 21 | 3.63 |
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1.36 | 26 | 3.25 |
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1.37 | 20 | 3.15 |
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1.37 | 20 | 3.15 |
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US Montalbanaise vs Black Lion Form
US Montalbanaise and Black Lion Last Matches
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13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
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29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
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US Montalbanaise - Black Lion Key Points
- Montauban have lost their opening two 2025–26 Challenge Cup matches.
- Montauban have lost their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Black Lion have lost their last five Challenge Cup games.
- Black Lion defeated French side Vannes in their first Challenge Cup victory.
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Our US Montalbanaise vs Black Lion Prediction
Montauban will look to turn the corner after a disappointing return to elite rugby as they lock horns with an invited Georgian minnows Black Lion on Saturday. However, the prospects aren't looking good for the French side, who are enduring a long losing streak.
Meanwhile, despite their poor run, Black Lion have been promising against French opposition in the Challenge Cup and stood a chance against a struggling Montauban. Nevertheless, this tie is a finely poised contest with both teams coming off the back of disappointing results. Our Montauban vs Black Lion prediction is Black Lion +10.5 handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
