The European Rugby Challenge Cup concludes on Friday night, as Top 14 outfit Montpellier and the United Rugby Championship's Ulster go head-to-head at San Memes in Bilbao.
Both sides have done remarkably well to make it to the final, but only one side will leave Spain having secured European glory.
The two teams come into this final in contrasting form and it might well be Les Bleu et Blanc who triumph in the battle in Bilbao.
Montpellier v Ulster Tips Summary
Best Bet - Montpellier -7.5 handicap @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Over 51.5 total points @ 5/6
Bet Builder - Tom Banks & Robert Baloucoune anytime tryscorers @ 7/1
Montpellier v Ulster Prediction
Best Bet: Montpellier -7.5 handicap @ 10/11
With 11 wins in their last 11 games in all competitions, including victories in all of their last seven outings, there's no doubt Montpellier are the form side going into Friday's European Challenge Cup final in the Basque Country.
In contrast, Ulster have managed just the single win in their last five games in all competitions, while they have only won five of their last 15 away matches.
Montpellier have a formidable pack and, with half-backs Ali Price and Domingo Miotti able to pull the strings, the Top 14 outfit are backed to not only win but cover the -7.5 handicap on offer for the final.
Alternative Bet: Over 51.5 total points @ 5/6
Scoring 770 points at an average of 32 points per game in the Top 14 so far this season, Montpellier's attacking brand of rugby should lead to a high-scoring Challenge Cup final.
Ulster have their attacking threats too and the URC outfit should also make a significant contribution to the scoreboard at San Memes.
Given how Montpellier have been scoring this season, a game with at least 52 points appeals here.
Montpellier v Ulster Bet Builder Tip
Tom Banks anytime tryscorer
Robert Baloucoune anytime tryscorer
Pays 7/1
Looking at the anytime tryscorer market for this two-fold bet builder, Tom Banks and Robert Baloucoune are both tipped to score on Friday.
Banks has enjoyed a strong season and, having scored a try last time out against Castres, he's backed to repeat the feat here.
Finally back after injury, Baloucoune is tipped to pick up where he left off following the Six Nations with Ireland.
Scoring in three of his four appearances in the 2026 Six Nations, Baloucoune is backed to return with a try in this final.
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Key Match Stats
Montpellier have won 11 of their last 12 games in all competitions
Montpellier are currently on a seven-game winning streak
Ulster have managed just one win in their last five games in all competitions
Ulster have won just five of their last 15 away games in all competitions
Montpellier have averaged 32 points per game in the Top 14 this season
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