Munster vs Leinster Predictions - Leinster to cover the handicap in United Rugby Championship clash
In the upcoming face-off between Munster and Leinster, Leinster emerges as the favorite due to its recent successes, including four wins in their last five head-to-head encounters. Leinster, standing sixth in the United Rugby Championship, is expected to cover the -5.5 handicap against Munster. Meanwhile, Munster, currently second in the league, comes off a strong home performance. Both teams are dealing with injury recoveries which could influence their potential performances in the match.
- Leinster favored with a -5.5 handicap.
- Munster won 4 of last 5 home matches.
- Leinster leads head-to-head, winning 4 of last 5 encounters.
Leinster to secure victory away from home (Getty Images)
Munster vs Leinster Predictions
Leinster are the favourites for this clash, coming off the back of two recent away victories, and winning four of their last five H2H meetings. My best bet is Leinster to cover the -5.5 handicap.
- Munster vs Leinster Predictions
- Head to Head
- Munster Form
- Munster Injuries & Team News
- Leinster Form
- Leinster Injuries & Team News
- Munster have won 4 of their last 5 matches at home.
- Munster come off the back of a 31-3 win over Gloucester in the Champions Cup.
- Leinster have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
- Leinster have won 4 of their last 5 encounters against Munster.
- Leinster come off the back of a 23-15 win over Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup.
Head to Head
Leinster have won four of their last five encounters against Munster. However, earlier this season, Munster beat Leinster in the URC away from home.
Munster Form
Munster have had a decent start to the season, winning four of their first five home matches across the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup. They come into this match off the back of a 31-3 Champions Cup victory over Gloucester.
Their previous results in the United Rugby Championship include victories over Cardiff (23-20), Edinburgh (20-19), Connacht (17-15) and a loss against log leaders Stormers (27-21).
Munster are currently second in the United Rugby Championship with 29 points after seven matches.
Munster Injuries & Team News
After last week's match against Gloucester, Diarmuid Barron failed a post-match HIA and will begin return-to-play protocols.
Fineen Wycherley (hand) and Calvin Nash (shoulder) return to training this week.
Leinster Form
Leinster are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, winning two of their last five matches and come into this match having won 23-15 at Leicester Tigers.
Their previous results in the United Rugby Championship include losing to Scarlets (35-22). Stormers (35-0), Bulls (39-31), before winning at the Dragons (24-10).
Leinster are currently sixth in the United Rugby Championship with 21 points after seven matches.
Leinster Injuries & Team News
Andrew Porter, Will Connors, Cormac Foley and Charlie Tector have returned to training and will be available for selection this week.
Jack Conan is due to be further assessed this week, with no further updates on Garry Ringrose, RG Snyman, James Culhane, Jamie Osborne, Hugo Keenan, and Jordan Larmour.
Verdict
Leinster are backed to win against Munster by more than 5.5 points.
Leinster -5.5
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