Lions vs Scarlets Predictions - Scarlets to threaten Lions at Ellis Park

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 17 Oct 2025

Simon Lewis 17 Oct 2025

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Both teams are seeking their first win of the season.
Lions have consistently underperformed, especially on the road.
Scarlets, despite recent poor form, have a strong history against the Lions in Johannesburg.

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Lions have lost their last 3 matches. (Getty Images)

Lions vs Scarlets Predictions

These sides have played five games between them this season and neither has a victory, nor even come close to winning. The Lions three defeats have been on the road though while the Scarlets have lost two at home.

Lions vs Scarlets Predictions
Head to Head
Lions Form
Lions Injuries & Team News
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News

The Lions are favourites to win but the 11.5 handicap looks steep given their poor form. I am backing Scarlets, who beat the Lions in Johannesburg earlier this year, to get within that margin.

Lions have lost their last 3 matches.
Scarlets have lost their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Scarlets beat the Lions 32-19 in Johannesburg last season.

Lions Form

The Lions return to Johannesburg after three successive losses on tour in Europe. It was another horrid tour for the Lions who just don’t look like a team that can compete against top sides.

They lost 33-20 to Cardiff in round one before losing 22-20 against Zebre. Last weekend, the Lions were thrashed 41-15 by Benetton in Italy.

Lions Injuries & Team News

The Lions have made a few changes to their side as they search for their first win of the season.

Scarlets Form

Scarlets have only played two fixtures in three rounds after their round two fixture was postponed. They have lost both games they have played.

In round one, the Scarlets went down 34-21 at home to Munster. Last weekend, in round three, they were hammered 34-0 by the Stormers on home soil.

Last week was a particularly poor performance, they struggled in every facet of the game and hardly threatened the scorers over 80 minutes.

Scarlets Injuries & Team News

Expect the Welsh outfit to ring the changes after their opening two performances.

Verdict

Lions v Scarlets

The Scarlets are backed on the +11.5 handicap. A small layout on an away win is another option.

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