Lions vs Connacht Predictions - Lions are backed to extend their home dominance in a URC encounter
Ahead of the clash between the Lions and Connacht in the United Rugby Championship, the Lions have shown impressive form, particularly at home, where they have won their last five matches, including a dominant 54-12 win against Glasgow Warriors. With a current fourth position in the league, the Lions are poised to make the playoffs for the first time. Connacht, standing ninth, have had varied away performances with a recent victory over the Stormers. Coach Ivan van Rooyen's team looks to capitalize on their momentum while Connacht aims for improved consistency.
Lions backed to win at home (Getty Images)
Lions vs Connacht Predictions
Lions are favourites based on an impressive home win record. My best bet is the Lions to cover the -13.5 handicap at home.
- Lions vs Connacht Predictions
- Head to Head
- Lions Form
- Lions Injuries & Team News
- Connacht Form
- Connacht Injuries & Team News
- Lions have won their last 5 home matches.
- Lions have won 2 of the 4 encounters against Connacht.
- Lions have scored more than 40 points in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Lions come into this match on the back of a 54-12 home win against Glasgow Warriors.
- Connacht have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Connacht come into this match on the back of a 33-24 win at the Stormers.
Head to Head
Lions have won two of the four encounters against Connacht.
Lions Form
Lions have been in impeccable form at home, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 54-12 win against Glasgow Warriors.
Their previous home results include wins against the Sharks (34-22), Stormers (24-10), Edinburgh (54-17) and Dragons (42-26).
Lions are currently fourth in the United Rugby Championship, with 48 points after 15 matches.
Lions Injuries & Team News
There were some outstanding individual performances against Glasgow, with Ruan Venter making more carries (20) than any other player in the round, winger Erich Cronje topping both the tackle and turnover count and
a try double for centre Henco van Wyk.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen says his players are keeping their feet firmly on the ground. They have never been in such an elevated position before at this stage of the campaign and it has given them a golden opportunity to reach the play-offs for the first time.
Connacht Form
Connacht have had a mixed run of form on the road, winning three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 33-24 win at the Stormers.
Their previous away results include a loss at Montpellier (33-31), followed by wins at Zebre (31-15), and Ulster (26-19), and a loss at Montpellier (45-22).
Connacht are currently ninth in the United Rugby Championship, with 44 points after 15 matches.
Connacht Injuries & Team News
Head coach Stuart Lancaster will be looking for his players to continue the momentum of the bonus-point comeback victory over the Stormers and be clinical when the opportunities arise.
Verdict
I am backing the Lions to cover the -13.5 handicap.
Lions -13.5
Handicap
@1.91 - 3 Units
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