Cardiff vs Stormers Predictions - Stormers tipped to cover away in a URC encounter

Nigel Williams

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Last updated: 13 May 2026

Nigel Williams 13 May 2026

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Stormers are tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap despite mixed away form.
Cardiff boast 5 straight home wins but had a heavy recent loss.
Stormers' quality and league position make them favourites for this clash.

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Stormers tipped to cover away in a URC encounter (Getty Images)

Cardiff vs Stormers Predictions

Stormers' overall quality and league position make them favourites here despite a shaky away record. My best bet is Stormers to cover the -6.5 handicap away.

Cardiff vs Stormers Predictions
Head to Head
Cardiff Form
Cardiff Injuries & Team News
Stormers Form
Stormers Injuries & Team News

Cardiff have won their last 5 home matches.
Cardiff come into this match on the back of a 40-17 loss at Glasgow Warriors.
Stormers are unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 meetings against Cardiff.
Stormers beat Cardiff 34-24 in their last encounter.
Stormers have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Stormers drew their last match 38-38 away at Ulster.

Head to Head

Cardiff have won two of the last five meetings against the Stormers.

Cardiff lost 34-24 to the Stormers in their last encounter.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff were well beaten by Glasgow Warriors last weekend, losing 40-17 away from home.

Cardiff have had a decent run of form at home. They beat Dragons (22-19), Racing 92 (32-12), Benetton (17-8), Leinster (8-7) and Ospreys (24-21).

Cardiff are seventh in the United Rugby Championship, with 50 points from 17 matches.

Cardiff Injuries & Team News

In the final round of the season, Cardiff will be looking to bounce back from a 40-17 defeat to Glasgow Warriors and break into the play-offs.

Stormers Form

Stormers produced a strong away performance in a 38-38 draw with Ulster.

Stormers dominated possession in the final ten minutes to fight back after trailing 21-17 at half-time.

Stormers have had a mixed run of form away from home in all competitions this season. They lost at the Sharks (36-24), the Lions (24-10), defeated the Bulls (32-19) before a narrow loss to Toulon (28-27).

Stormers are currently second in the United Rugby Championship, with 59 points from 17 matches.

Stormers' determination to secure a home play-off spot could be the difference in what should be a tight contest.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

The Stormers continue to lean on their experienced Springbok core, with Damian Willemse and Frans Malherbe key figures, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been influential in attack.