Edinburgh vs Scarlets Predictions - Edinburgh to bounce back to winning ways

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Edinburgh have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Scarlets.
Scarlets struggle in away games with a recent poor form.
Edinburgh predicted to cover a -13.5 handicap.

Edinburgh have often defeated the Scarlets at home (Getty Images)

Edinburgh have lacked consistency in recent outings, but they have a superior record over the Scarlets at home. The Scarlets have struggled in the URC this season, often losing away from home.

Edinburgh have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Edinburgh have won 5 of their last 7 home matches in all competitions.
Edinburgh have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Scarlets.
Scarlets have lost 7 of their last 9 away games in all competitions.
Scarlets have lost 3 of their last 5 matches against Edinburgh.

Head to Head

Edinburgh have a slight edge with 16 victories to 14 against the Scarlets, with two draws in 32 meetings.

Edinburgh Form

Edinburgh faced Leinster away from home before a break in the league for the start of the Six Nations Championship, losing 28-20 at the Aviva Stadium.

Edinburgh have contested four home matches in the URC this season. They defeated Benetton 43-0 and the Ospreys 19-17, before losing to the Glasgow Warriors 21-3 and the Bulls 19-17.

Edinburgh are 13th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 18 points from ten games.

Edinburgh had two close defeats in their last two home games but will relish the opportunity to secure some points when they take on a Scarlets side that has lost seven of their last nine away matches.

Scarlets Form

The Scarlets picked up a point away from home before the pause in the league fixtures, drawing 20-20 with Benetton.

The Scarlets have not had much success away from home in the United Rugby Championship this season. They lost 29-18 to the Lions, 29-19 to the Sharks, and defeated Cardiff 21-17 before losing 28-5 to the Dragons.

The Scarlets are 15th in the URC table with 15 points from ten games.

The Scarlets have a tough assignment ahead to get the result in Edinburgh, having lost seven of their last eight visits to their opponents' stadium.

Team News

Edinburgh

Head coach Sean Everitt stressed the importance of beating the Scarlets this weekend: “It’s a tightly congested log and every point is huge as we push for the top eight. We know we need a win and will be going all out for it. Our focus is on putting in a performance that our supporters can be proud of as we look to keep moving up the standings.”

Magnus Bradbury and D'Arcy Rae have been released from the Scotland Six Nations squad.

Marshall Sykes, Dylan Richardson, and Mosese Tuipulotu are available after injury.

Scarlets

Captain Josh Macleod and winger Tom Rogers have been released from Wales’ Six Nations squad and are available for selection.