Stormers vs Leicester Predictions - Stormers to win at home in a European Champions Cup clash
The upcoming match between the Stormers and Leicester sees the home team, Stormers, as the favorites due to their impressive form at home, boasting five consecutive wins, including a recent 13-8 victory against the Bulls. Coach Dawie Snyman is optimistic, with key players set to return. Conversely, Leicester has struggled on the road, having lost three of their last five matches. The Stormers' focus on converting missed opportunities might be crucial, making them a strong bet to cover the -21.5 handicap.
- Stormers have won last 5 home matches.
- Leicester lost 3 of last 5 away games.
- Stormers favored to cover -21.5 handicap.
Stormers to batter Leicester in Cape Town (Getty Images)
Stormers vs Leicester Predictions
Stormers are favourites at home, with an impressive home win record. My best bet is Stormers to cover the -21.5 handicap.
- Stormers vs Leicester Predictions
- Head to Head
- Stormers Form
- Stormers Injuries & Team News
- Leicester Form
- Leicester injuries & Team News
- Stormers have won their last 5 home matches.
- Stormers come into this match off the back of a 13-8 home win over the Bulls.
- Leicester have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Leicester come into this match off the back of a 24-10 defeat at Exeter.
Head to Head
Stormers have lost their one encounter against Leicester.
Stormers Form
Stormers have been in top form at home at the start of their season, unbeaten in their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 13-8 win against the Bulls.
Their previous home results include wins against Leinster (35-0), Ospreys (26-10), La Rochelle (42-21), and the Lions (34-27), capping off an impressive run of form at home.
Stormers are currently third in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool Three, with nine points after three matches.
Stormers Injuries & Team News
Centre Ruhan Nel has returned to training after a calf injury and will be available for selection. He will add a lot to the team in terms of his leadership and defensive ability.
Stormers will aim for a turnaround at home, with a home Champions Cup playoff at stake. Big-name players are set to return for this crucial meeting. Assistant coach, Dawie Snyman, said that they will be looking for a spark on attack, while also highlighting the wasted opportunities in their last two matches.
Leicester Form
Leicester are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, having lost three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 24-10 defeat at Exeter.
Their previous away results include a loss at Northampton (32-26), wins at Newcastle (10-8) and Newcastle (39-17), before losing at La Rochelle (39-20).
The Tigers are currently fifth in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool Three, with five points after three matches.
Leicester injuries & Team News
The signing of Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright from the Dragons at the end of the season has been confirmed.
Verdict
Stormers are backed to bounce back with a win by more than 21.5 points.
Stormers -21.5
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