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Leinster vs Lions Predictions - Leinster expected to maintain winning home form in a URC encounter
Leinster enter their clash with the Lions as favourites, boasting a dominant home record and a strong head-to-head advantage, having won three out of four matchups. Leinster have secured five straight home victories and are fresh from a win against Toulon. Despite some injuries, key players are returning. The Lions have had inconsistent away results, managing only one win in their last five trips. Both teams are level on points in the standings, but Leinster’s home advantage and record make them the best bet to cover the -12.5 handicap.
- Leinster have won their last 5 home matches.
- Leinster tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap against the Lions.
- Lions have only 1 win in last 5 away games.
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Leinster expected to maintain winning home form in a URC encounter (Getty Images)
Leinster vs Lions Predictions
Leinster are favourites based on an impressive head-to-head and home record. My best bet is Leinster to cover the -12.5 handicap at home.
- Leinster have won their last 5 home matches.
- Leinster have won 3 of the 4 encounters against the Lions.
- Leinster come into this match on the back of a 29-25 win against Toulon.
- Lions have won 1 of their last 5 away matches.
- Lions come into this match on the back of a 24-24 draw at Ospreys.
Head to Head
Leinster have won three of the four encounters against the Lions.
Leinster Form
Leinster have been impressive at home, winning the last five home matches in all competitions. Leinster head into this match on the back of a 29-25 win against Toulon.
Their previous home results include wins against Edinburgh (28-20), Scarlets (36-19), Edinburgh (49-31) and Sale (43-13).
Leinster are currently fourth in the United Rugby Championship, with 53 points after 16 matches.
Leinster Injuries & Team News
Injuries include centre Robbie Henshaw (concussion), flanker Josh van der Flier (return-to-play protocol), wing/centre Tommy O'Brien (assessment), flanker Jack Conan (assessment, flanker Caelan Doris (shoulder) and lock RG Snyman (ACL).
Wing James Lowe and prop Tadhg Furlong have returned to training and are being assessed for selection, while wing/fullback Jordan Larmour is back in full training and available for selection
Lions Form
Lions have had a mixed run of form on the road, winning one and drawing two of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 24-24 draw at Ospreys.
Their previous away results include losses at Newcastle (14-10), Stormers (34-27), a win at the Sharks (23-22), and a draw at Perpignan (20-20).
Lions are currently third in the United Rugby Championship, with 53 points after 16 matches.
Lions Injuries & Team News
The Lions remain firmly in the hunt for a first-ever URC playoff spot.
Verdict
Leinster tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap at home.
Leinster -12.5
Handicap
@1,91 - 3 Units
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