Montpellier vs. Girondins Bordeaux

Girondins Bordeaux is off to a poor start in the French League 1 campaign, ranked #17 in the 20-team league saddled by the worst defense (13 goals allowed in six matches). Last season, they were outscored by 14 goals with a 12th place finish. Girondins Bordeaux is not a good traveler on a 3-8-1 run away from home in league play getting outscored 29-14. Eighth-ranked Montpellier is playing well, especially on offense (12 goals in six games). They were a Top 10 team last season and defend their home turf well on a 5-2-3 run at home in French League 1 action beating visitors by a 21-14 count. Montpellier is also 4-0-1 in the last five meetings versus Girondins Bordeaux, including winning the last two encounters 3-1 and 2-0, so back the home team. Play Montpellier on the moneyline.