Dragons vs Edinburgh Predictions - Dragons to secure a home win over Edinburgh

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Dragons have won 4 of their last 6 home games.
Edinburgh have lost 11 of their last 12 away fixtures.
Dragons are tipped to cover the +5.5 handicap.

The Dragons have been in solid form at home lately (Getty Images)

Dragons have found form at home in the URC in recent outings. Edinburgh have had a dismal campaign on the road this season, often losing.

Dragons have won 4 of their last 6 home games in all competitions.
Dragons have won 2 of their last 4 home games against Edinburgh.
Edinburgh have lost 11 of their last 12 away fixtures in all competitions.

Head to Head

Edinburgh have the advantage with 18 victories to 11 against the Dragons in 29 meetings.

The Dragons lost 38-5 away to Edinburgh earlier this season.

Dragons Form

The Dragons travelled to face Montpellier in the semi-finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup last weekend, losing 18-12 after trailing 13-5 at half-time.

The Dragons have had success at home in the URC this season. They drew 17-17 with the Sharks, lost 24-17 to Cardiff, drew 19-19 with the Ospreys, lost 24-10 to Leinster, defeated Connacht 48-28, beat the Scarlets 28-5, and drew 15-15 with Benetton before losing 47-7 to the Bulls.

The Dragons are 14th in the United Rugby Championship table with 25 points from 16 games.

The Dragons have found form at home late in their season, winning four of their last six fixtures, which will give them the belief that they can secure victory against Edinburgh this weekend.

Edinburgh Form

Edinburgh had a solid second half against the Sharks recently, winning 33-28 at home after the score was level at 14-14 at half-time.

Edinburgh have been poor away from home in the URC this season. They lost 31-28 to Zebre, 20-19 to Munster, 20-19 to Cardiff, 24-12 to the Glasgow Warriors, and beat Benetton 15-14 before losing 28-20 to Leinster and 54-17 to the Lions.

Edinburgh are 12th in the United Rugby Championship table with 33 points from 16 matches.

Edinburgh have been out of sorts on the road for a while, losing 11 of their last 12 games, including five in a row, but they have defeated the Dragons in their previous four meetings.

Team News

Dragons

Head Coach Filo Tiatia has commented that he wants his side to produce a strong finish in their last home game of the season: “We’re looking forward to the game. There is lots to celebrate, both our people and those players that are leaving.

“The emotion is the emotion. What we need to do is celebrate that emotion with a performance. We want to finish strong.

“It’s our last home game and important to us how we front up."

Hooker Oli Burrows has signed a new contract with the Dragons.

Edinburgh

Captain Magnus Bradbury has signed a one-year contract extension.

Tighthead prop Paul Hill has signed a two-year deal with the club.

Verdict

Dragons v Edinburgh

The Dragons have come good at home recently and are tipped to cover the +5.5 handicap.

Dragons +5.5

Handicap

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