Preview: 5 things about Montpellier - Paris

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It's the headline clash of Liqui Moly StarLigue Round 14! On Saturday evening, Paris Saint-Germain Handball travel to Montpellier for a match that could prove decisive in the race for the title.

1 - THE TABLE

Les Rouge et Bleu and Montpellier are both having near-perfect seasons. The two teams share the top spot after racking up 12 victories in 13 matches - and just one defeat (against Nantes for MHB and away to Toulouse for the capital club).

2 - KEY STATS

Before Saturday's match, Paris boast a better goal difference (+76) than Montpellier (+67). But overall, both teams are shining. While our attack is the best in the league with 456 goals (thanks largely to Kamil Syprzak's 85 goals, Elohim Prandi's 80 and Dainis Kristopans' 71), it is defensively that our opponents are the best, with 351 goals conceded (best performance in the league). Charles Bolzinger has made 105 saves (Andreas Palicka made 116).

3 - HEAD TO HEAD

This will the 34th time this fixtures is played in the league. Our team have the historical advantage, with 18 wins, three draws and 12 defeats. Les Rouge et Bleu have managed to win six times in Montpellier; the last time, it was thanks to a gem from Mikkel Hansen on the buzzer (33-34). 

4 - THE END-OF-YEAR SCHEDULE

The schedule at the end of 2022 is very tight! Paris Saint-Germain Handball travel to face the co-leader on their home turf and will then have to quickly follow up with another massive clash. On Wednesday evening, they will face the current third-placed team (who are only two points behind) in Nantes Liqui Moly StarLigue Round 15. A great way to end the year!

5 - TO FOLLOW THE MATCH

Throw-off: 21:00
Television: beIN SPORTS 3
Social networks: Live-tweet

(Credits: L. Valroff/Team Pics/PSG)