Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors Predictions - Glasgow to clinch an away win at Connacht

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Glasgow Warriors boast a 9-game winning streak.
Connacht have shown decent home form but are inconsistent.
Glasgow Warriors are predicted to cover +3.5 handicap in upcoming match.

Glasgoiw Warriors are on a lengthy winning streak (Getty Images)

Connacht have lacked consistency in recent outings, but they tend to play their best rugby at home. The Glasgow Warriors have been in fine form this season and have enjoyed success against Connacht in recent clashes.

Glasgow Warriors have won 9 in a row in all competitions.
Glasgow Warriors have won 4 consecutive away matches in all competitions.
Glasgow Warriors have defeated Connacht in 4 of their last 6 games.
Connacht have won 2 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
Connacht have won 3 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Connacht have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against the Glasgow Warriors.

Head to Head

The Glasgow Warriors have the advantage with 19 wins to seven over Connacht, including two draws in 28 meetings.

Connacht Form

Connacht picked up crucial points in their last match before a break in the league, beating bottom club Zebre 31-15 away from home.

Connacht have been in fair form at home in the URC this season. They defeated Benetton 26-15, lost 28-27 to the Bulls, and beat the Sharks 44-17 before losing 29-24 to Ulster and 34-23 to Leinster.

Connacht are 12th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 21 points from ten matches.

Connacht will aim to use their home-ground advantage to secure the victory against the Glasgow Warriors; however, their opponents have won four in a row on the road.

Glasgow Warriors Form

The Glasgow Warriors hosted Munster in the final league game before the start of the Six Nations Championship, winning 31-22.

The Glasgow Warriors have had mixed fortunes on the road in the URC this season. They lost 16-14 to Benetton, defeated the Ospreys 42-17, and lost 23-0 to the Scarlets before defeating Edinburgh 21-3 and Zebre 26-21.

The Glasgow Warriors are first in the United Rugby Championship table with 44 points from 11 games.

The Glasgow Warriors will be without some of their key players for this match against Connacht, but they have five players returning from the Six Nations squad, and they have won nine consecutive matches.

Team News

Connacht

Connacht forwards coach John Muldoon stated that the going will be tough against the Glasgow Warriors this weekend: “They have a quality squad and I’m sure they’ll get a couple of lads back as well,” said Muldoon. “They’re top of the table for a reason. You don’t get to top of the table without having a really good squad.

“They rotate a lot, have different combinations. Obviously, some of the household names will be away, which is understandable, but the DNA is there regardless of who takes the pitch.

“Even watching Scotland at the weekend – there’s a hell of a lot of a crossover there. So that’s their DNA. That’s how they play, so we know what’s coming.”

Cian Prendergast and Darragh Murray have been released from the Ireland Six Nations squad.

Bundee Aki is available for selection after serving a four-match suspension.

Prop Sam Illo has recovered from a hamstring injury.

Glasgow Warriors

Kyle Rowe, Stafford McDowall, Ollie Smith, Gregor Hiddleston, and Alex Craig will return to duty after being part of the Scotland Six Nations squad.