Munster vs Racing 92 Predictions - Munster to register a home win over Racing 92

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Munster have won five of their last six home games and three of their last four at home against Racing 92.
Racing 92 have lost three of their last four away fixtures and struggled in last season's European competitions.
Munster are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap in their upcoming European Rugby Champions Cup match.

Munster have had success against Racing 92 at home (Getty Images)

Munster reached the round of 16 in the previous edition of the EPCR Challenge Cup and have a solid record against Racing 92 at home. Racing 92 struggled in the competition last season and have not had much success on their travels recently.

Munster have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
Munster have won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Racing 92.
Racing 92 have lost 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

Head to Head

Munster and Racing 92 have won four matches apiece, including one draw in nine meetings.

Munster Form

Munster failed to make it out of their pool in last season's European Rugby Champions Cup, automatically qualifying for the round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup, where they lost 31-21 to Exeter.

The Red Army are currently ninth in the United Rugby Championship standings with nine points from three games.

The team from Ireland have contested three matches in this season's URC, losing 26-20 to Glasgow Warriors at home before beating the Bulls 26-22 at home and drawing 26-26 with Ulster away.

Munster have the advantage of playing at home for this European match, having won five of their last six home matches, including three of their last four against Racing 92.

Racing 92 Form

Racing 92 struggled in the previous edition of the European Challenge Cup, failing to make it to the knockout rounds of the competition.

Les Racingmen are in ninth place in the French Rugby Championship standings with ten points from five matches.

In the Top 14 this season, Les Ciel et Blanc lost 64-5 away to Bordeaux, 48-31 to Lyon at home, beat La Rochelle 20-10 away, lost 20-17 to Bayonne at home, and defeated Perpignan 55-25 at home before losing 29-15 away to Toulon.

Racing 92 have lacked consistency in recent outings in their domestic league and have lost three of their last four away fixtures, making their trip to Ireland a tough assignment.

Team News

Munster

Captain Tadhg Beirne has highlighted the importance of winning the European Rugby Champions Cup: “To us as a club it's huge for us and we know how big it is for our fans as well. All we want to do is bring them on an enjoyable journey in this competition. The dream is to go the whole way and it starts on Saturday.”

Lock Edwin Edogbo has signed a two-year contract extension with Munster.

Will Harrison has returned to training and is in contention for selection.

Racing 92

Centre Paul Costes remains in hospital following a scooter accident last week that is expected to keep him out for the coming month.

Loosehead Hassane Kolingar is recovering at home after suffering a health issue in round five of the Top 14.

Verdict

Munster v Racing 92

Munster have been winning regularly at home recently and are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap in their European Challenge Cup match against Racing 92.

Munster -10.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

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