In the first match of the stage number 19 of male handball league from France, the leader Montpellier gets visit those of Nantes. Hosts have three points ahead in the rankings than 2nd place occupied by PSG and are the main favorites for the title. Nantes is a middle ranking team without notable performances in recent years. Last season, Nantes caught in extremis 4th place in the ranking, to the detriment of those in Toulouse and has qualified for the EHF Cup. Montpellier has won in the last round with 33-28 against of Tremblay and Nantes has won against of Toulouse, score 31-29.