Cardiff vs Dragons Predictions - Cardiff backed for victory in a URC Boxing Day Derby
Cardiff hosts the Dragons in an anticipated rugby showdown. Cardiff are favorites due to their impressive form, having won four of their last five home matches and are currently third in the United Rugby Championship. Their head-to-head record against the Dragons is strong, boasting five consecutive wins. The Dragons, struggling with five consecutive away losses, recently fell to Perpignan 41-17. Cardiff's advantage is bolstered by the return of key players like Taulupe Faletau, with no major new injuries. The prediction is for Cardiff to cover a 13.5-point handicap.
- Cardiff have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Dragons have lost their last 5 away games.
- Prediction: Cardiff to cover a -13.5 handicap.
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Cardiff vs Dragons Predictions
Cardiff are favourites and come into this match on the back of impressive home form. My best bet is Cardiff to cover the -13.5 handicap.
- Cardiff vs Dragons Predictions
- Head to Head
- Cardiff Form
- Cardiff Injuries & Team News
- Dragons Form
- Dragons Injuries & Team News
- Cardiff have won 4 of their last 5 matches at home.
- Cardiff have beaten the Dragons in their last 5 encounters.
- Dragons have lost their last 5 away matches.
- Dragons lost 41-17 to Perpignan in their last away match.
Head to Head
Cardiff have won all five of their previous encounters.
Cardiff Form
Cardiff have had a decent start to the season at home, having won four of their last five matches. They had a reality check in their last home match against the Scarlets, losing 21-17. Despite having more attacking entries than the Scarlets, Cardiff failed to convert significant territory and possession into points.
In the lead-up to their last match, Cardiff beat the Lions (33-20), Connacht (14-8), Edinburgh (20-19), and Ulster (29-26).
Cardiff are currently in third place in the United Rugby Championship, with 26 points after seven matches.
Cardiff Injuries & Team News
Head coach Corniel van Zyl has reported that there are no major new injury concerns.
A major positive has been the recent return from injury by key players Taulupe Faletau, Liam Belcher, and Johan Mulder after spells on the sidelines.
Dragons Form
Dragons have had a difficult start to the season away from home, losing their last five matches on the road.
They come into this match off the back of a 41-17 loss at Perpignan. Their previous away results include defeats at Stormers (48-17), Bulls (55-16), Ulster (42-21), and Glasgow Warriors (49-0).
Dragons are currently in 14th place in the United Rugby Championship with 10 points after seven matches.
Dragons Injuries & Team News
Tonga number eight Solomons Funaki has left the Dragons without playing a competitive match because of an infected knee injury.
Verdict
Cardiff are in great form and should be too good for the Dragons. I am backing the hosts to cover 13.5.
Cardiff -13.5
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