Scarlets vs Black Lion Predictions - Black Lion to scare Scarlets in Challenge Cup

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Last updated: 31 Jan 2024

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Marc Thomas 31 Jan 2024

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Scarlets vs Black Lion predictions for Friday’s European Challenge Cup match (22:00 SAST)
Hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 games
Can Black Lion get their first ever Challenge Cup win?

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Black Lion can compete in Wales (Getty Images)

Scarlets vs Black Lion Preview

Black Lion impressed at home against Gloucester last weekend and will be confident heading to Wales this weekend. Scarlets have struggled for form and although they are favourites, this should be a tight contest.

Scarlets vs Black Lion Preview
Head to Head
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & News
Black Lion Form
Black Lion Injuries & News

I am backing Black Lion to get inside eight points and perhaps score an upset win.

Scarlets have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
Black Lion lost by 5 points last week.

Head to Head

These sides have never met before.

Scarlets Form

Scarlets come into this home game needing to get their season back on track. They have struggled in the URC and last week lost their opening Challenge Cup fixture.

In the Scarlets final URC game, a fortnight ago, they beat Cardiff 29-23 away from home in a Welsh derby. Prior to that they suffered three successive defeats.

It was always going to be a challenge last week in France against Castres. While the Scarlets were competitive, they suffered a 34-16 defeat.

Scarlets Injuries & News

This is a crucial game for Scarlets if they want to progress in the Challenge Cup. Expect a full-strength lineup on home soil.

Black Lion Form

This is the debut season for Black Lion in the Challenge Cup. It has been a long time coming with more and more people pushing for clubs from smaller nations to be included.

The Georgian outfit also didn’t disappoint in their debut last week. They went down 15-10 at home to a strong Gloucester side.

This week, while away, Black Lion will fancy their chances against a Scarlets side struggling for form.

Black Lion Injuries & News

A similar lineup to last week is expected unless there is a late injury to the squad.

Verdict

Scarlets v Black Lion

I am backing Black Lion to get inside eight points and perhaps upset the odds with a win.

Black Lion +8

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