Glasgow Warriors vs Cardiff Predictions - Glasgow Warriors to extend winning streak over Cardiff

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Glasgow Warriors boast 12 wins from their last 13 home games.
Cardiff have lost 7 of their last 8 away fixtures.
Glasgow are favoured to cover the -16.5 handicap vs Cardiff.

Glasgow Warriors have an excellent home record against Cardiff (Getty Images)

The Glasgow Warriors have struggled to win lately, but have a superb record against Cardiff at home. Cardiff have struggled to win on the road recently and are on a losing streak against the Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow Warriors have lost 3 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Glasgow Warriors have won 12 of their last 13 home matches in all competitions.
Glasgow Warriors have won 9 consecutive home games against Cardiff.
Cardiff have lost 7 of their last 8 away fixtures in all competitions.
Cardiff have lost consecutive matches against the Glasgow Warriors.

Head to Head

The Glasgow Warriors have a commanding lead of 24 victories to seven over Cardiff in 31 meetings.

Glasgow Warriors Form

The Glasgow Warriors succumbed to their third defeat in a row recently, losing 48-12 away to the Stormers after trailing 24-12 at the break.

Glasgow have been in outstanding form at home in the URC this season. They defeated the Sharks 35-19, the Dragons 49-0, the Bulls 21-12, Edinburgh 24-12, Zebre 47-10, Munster 31-22, Leinster 38-17 and Benetton 31-10.

Glasgow are second in the United Rugby Championship standings with 55 points from 16 games.

The Glasgow Warriors have been in fine form at home in the league this season and will relish taking on Cardiff at their stadium, as they are on a nine-match winning streak against their opponents.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff came out on top in their clash against the Ospreys recently, winning 24-21 at home after leading 10-7 at half-time.

Cardiff have struggled to win away from home in the URC this season. They lost 23-20 to Munster, defeated the Dragons 24-17, Zebre 29-14, and lost 33-22 to the Ospreys, 21-14 to Ulster, 40-7 to the Bulls, and 21-15 to the Sharks before beating the Scarlets 28-24.

Cardiff are 6th in the United Rugby Championship table with 50 points from 16 matches.

Cardiff must win to maintain their position in the league standings to keep their hopes of making the playoffs, but they will find the going tough in Glasgow, as the Warriors have won all their home matches in the URC this season.

Team News

Glasgow Warriors

Head coach Franco Smith has highlighted the positives from their recent tour to South Africa, despite back-to-back defeats: “We’ve led key metrics, carrying metres, defence, tackle completion, points difference. The foundation is there. Now it’s about recovery and refocus.

“The changing room is hurting, and that’s not a bad thing. We’ll have a different mental approach next week.”

Fly-half Adam Hastings has been handed a two-match suspension for three temporary suspensions over the course of three months.

Jamie Ritchie has signed a two-year deal with the Glasgow Warriors ahead of next season.

Cardiff

Cardiff Rugby confirmed that Leigh Halfpenny will retire at the end of this season.

Verdict

Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff

The Glasgow Warriors have been in fine form at home this season and are tipped to cover the -16.5 handicap.

Glasgow Warriors -16.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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