Montpellier vs. Girondins Bordeaux

A key battle between the #9 and #11 teams in the French League 1. Montpellier doesn't play much defense surrendering 48 goals in 29 matches, the fifth-most in the 20-team league. They're on a 3-7-2 run surrendering 26 goals, at least one goal in each game. Girondins Bordeaux is far better defensively (35 goals allowed in 29 games). Girondins Bordeaux gained ground after a 3-1 victory over Dijon and is 3-3-1 in its last seven road games, also picking up road wins at Nice (3-0) and Strasbourg (2-0). Back the visitors and their superior defense for this showdown. Play Girondins Bordeaux on the moneyline.