Leinster vs Lions
It’s a top of the table clash as Leinster take on the Lions in this URC encounter. At the end of this match one of these sides will be losing their unbeaten record. The home side made several changes for their potentially tricky away encounter against Connacht but they had little difficulty in winning 33-12. The visitors were involved in a match where the field looked more like an Olympic pool than a rugby pitch. They were eventually quite fortunate to come away with a 10-9 win over Zebre. The Lions struggled in the wet as it not suite their running style of rugby.
TIP: Leinster are likely to recall their rested stars for this encounter as the Lions will prove to be their biggest test so far. The visitors have shown that although they do not have the so-called big names, they always punch above their weight. The home side have blown teams away in the first half so it is of crucial importance that the Lions have their defensive patterns set from the first whistle. The bookies have Leinster as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.07, SoccerShop 1.07 and Bettabets 1.07
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Leinster vs Lions
- Leinster have won two of the three matches between the sides.
- The Lions beat Leinster 44-12 the last time they met.
Latest results for both teams
Leinster beat Connacht 33-12 in their last match while the Lions beat Zebre 10-9 last time out.
PREDICTION
The man that the Lions will need to watch very closely is their countryman RG Snyman. The giant lock was in irrepressible in the last match with his off loading games reminiscent of the great Sonny Bill Williams. The visitors have plenty of firepower in their backline in the shape of flying wingers Rabz Maxwane and Edwill van der Merwe. It will be up to their forwards to see if they can lay the platform in the face of a powerful Leinster pack. It is hard to find any flaws in the Blue Machine but if the Lions can stay in the fight until late in the match, they could be in with a chance. I am predicting a home win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Leinster
15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Liam Turner, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Jamie Osborne, 11 James Lowe, 10 Ciarán Frawley, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Caelan Doris (captain), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Jack Conan, 5 James Ryan, 4 RG Snyman, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Lee Barron, 1 Andrew Porter.
Lions
15 Quan Horn, 14 Rabz Maxwane, 13 Erich Cronje, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Nico Steyn, 9 Morné van den Berg, 8 Francke Horn (captain), 7 Jarod Cairns, 6 JC Pretorius, 5 Darrien Landsberg, 4 Reinhard Nothnagel, 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 Franco Marais, 1 Juan Schoeman
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Leinster victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.07
SoccerShop 1.07
Bettabets 1.07
Odds comparison on the Lions handicap:
The complete odds on the Lions handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+18.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (+18.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+18.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Leinster outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+18.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (+18.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+18.5)
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