Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Predictions - Glasgow to bounce back with a win against Connacht
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- Glasgow Warriors have won their last 11 home games against Connacht.
- Connacht lost away to Glasgow Warriors last season.
- Glasgow Warriors are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap.
Glasgow Warriors have an excellent winning record against Connacht at home (Getty Images)
Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Predictions
The Glasgow Warriors had to settle for a draw in their first URC home game of the season but regularly beat Connacht in their own backyard. Connacht secured an away win in their previous match but they are on a lengthy losing streak at Glasgow.
- Glasgow Warriors have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures (URC).
- Glasgow Warriors have won 11 consecutive home games against Connacht.
- Connacht lost by 12 points to Glasgow Warriors last season.
Head to Head
The Glasgow Warriors have the advantage with 20 wins to eight over Connacht, including two draws in 30 meetings.
Glasgow Warriors Form
The Glasgow Warriors scored two converted tries in the first half against Ulster last weekend but trailed their opponents by five points at the break.
Franco Smith's side added three tries and two conversions in the second stanza but it was not enough to get the result, drawing 33-33 with Ulster at home.
At the start of their URC season, the Warriors secured a 26-20 away win against Munster.
Glasgow are fifth in the United Rugby Championship standings with eight points after two rounds.
The Glasgow Warriors will be out to produce a clinical performance against Connacht after dropping points in their previous match, as they have an outstanding home record against their opponents, which includes a 33-21 victory in last season's quarter-finals.
Connacht Form
Connacht scored three tries and a conversion in the first half against Benetton last weekend to lead 17-12 at half-time.
The second half was a low-scoring affair, with the Galway-based side adding a single try to their tally to edge Benetton 22-19 away from home.
Before that, the Westerners faced the Stormers in their URC season opener at home, losing 29-15.
Connacht are tenth in the United Rugby Championship table with five points from two games.
Connacht will be pleased to have picked up their first victory of the new season, but face one of their bogey teams when playing away from home, having failed to win in their last 11 visits to Glasgow.
Team News
Glasgow Warriors
Kyle Rowe scored a brace against Ulster.
Josh McKay, Jamie Dobie, and Sam Talakai contributed a try each.
George Horne slotted four conversions in the match.
Connacht
Shamus Hurley-Langton missed last week's match against Benetton with a rib injury but is available for selection this weekend.
Dave Heffernan, Will Connors, Ben Murphy, and Harry West are still out injured but could see action in the coming weeks.
Verdict
The Glasgow Warriors have a proven track record against Connacht at home and are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap.
Glasgow Warriors -12.5
Handicap
@1,91 - 3 Units
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