Munster vs Lions Predictions - Munster to prevail against the Lions in crunch URC match
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- Munster have won their last 3 home URC games and are strong at their stadium.
- The Lions need a win but have inconsistent away form with 4 losses in 7 away games.
- Munster predicted to cover -7.5 handicap and likely secure a play-off spot.
Munster have been playing well at home in the URC lately (Getty Images)
Munster vs Lions Predictions
Munster are on a winning streak at home and must win their remaining match to book their spot in the upcoming play-offs. The Lions also need a victory to secure their place in the play-offs, but they have lacked consistency on the road this season.
- Munster have won 3 consecutive home games (URC).
- Munster have won 2 consecutive home matches against the Lions.
- Lions have lost 4 of their last 7 away fixtures (URC).
- Lions have lost 3 consecutive matches against Munster.
Head to Head
Munster have a slight edge with three victories to one against the Lions in four meetings.
Munster Form
Munster dropped vital play-off points in their match against Connacht last weekend, losing 26-7 away from home after trailing 19-0 at half-time.
Munster have performed well at home in the United Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Cardiff 23-20, Edinburgh 20-19, and Connacht 17-15, lost 27-21 to the Stormers and 13-8 to Leinster, before beating the Dragons 22-20, Zebre 21-7, and Ulster 41-14.
Munster are 6th in the URC standings with 51 points from 17 games.
Munster have the advantage of playing at home for the final league game, having won three in a row at their stadium, including two on the trot against the Lions, giving them the edge to secure all the points and cement their spot in the season-ending play-offs.
Lions Form
The Lions dropped crucial points in their charge to reach the URC play-offs last weekend, losing 31-7 to Leinster after trailing 14-7 at the break.
Before that result, the Lions had lacked consistency away from home in the league this season. They lost to Cardiff 33-20, to Zebre 22-20, to Benetton 41-15, beat the Bulls 43-33, lost to the Stormers 34-27, and defeated the Sharks 23-22 before drawing 24-24 with the Ospreys.
The Lions are 10th in the United Rugby Championship table with 53 points from 17 matches.
The Lions have won six of their last seven matches in the URC; however, their away form in the league has not been strong this season, with four defeats in seven fixtures, including a draw, which is not the best form to have when you need to win to secure a play-off position inside the top eight places.
Team News
Munster
A decision on the availability of players Jack Crowley, Shane Daly and Edwin Edogbo will be made later in the week.
Lee Barron is out with a neck injury.
Tadhg Beirne, Jean Kleyn, Tom Farrell, Oli Jager, and Calvin Nash are likely to miss the match this weekend.
Mark Donnelly has extended his contract for another two years.
Diarmuid Barron's red card that he received in the match against Connacht has been overturned, and he is free to play this weekend.
Lions
Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been sanctioned for a period of 18 months following an anti-doping rule violation.
Ruan Venter will miss the match against Munster after returning to South Africa due to injury.
Verdict
Munster have been performing well at home in the URC lately and are tipped to cover the -7.5 handicap in their crucial match against the Lions.
Munster -7.5
Handicap
@1.91 - 3 Units
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