Munster vs Ulster Predictions - Munster set to win derby clash against Ulster
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- Munster have won 6 of their last 7 home games against Ulster.
- Ulster have struggled in recent encounters, losing three of their last four games against Munster.
- Munster are expected to cover the -21.5 handicap in the upcoming derby.
Munster have often defeated Ulster at home in recent seasons (Getty Images)
Munster vs Ulster Predictions
Munster have regularly defeated Ulster in their own backyard recently and have not lost many home games in the league this season. Ulster have been in decent nick away from home in the URC but have struggled to beat Munster lately.
- Munster have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
- Munster have won 3 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
- Munster have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Ulster.
- Ulster have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
- Ulster have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Munster.
Head to Head
Munster have a slight edge with 19 victories to 16 against Ulster, including two draws in 37 meetings.
Munster lost 28-3 away to Ulster earlier this season.
Munster Form
Munster snapped a three-match losing streak by comfortably defeating Benetton away from home last weekend, winning 45-15 after leading 19-3 at half-time.
Munster have been in solid form 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, and Zebre 21-7.
Munster are 6th in the URC table with 46 points from 15 games.
Munster have the advantage in this derby match, as they have won five of their seven home league games this season, and they have defeated Ulster in three of their last four matches.
Ulster Form
Ulster came back in the second half against Leinster last weekend, but fell short, losing 29-21 at home after trailing 15-0 at the break.
Ulster have secured victories in their travels away from home in the URC this season. They defeated the Sharks 34-26, lost 49-31 to the Lions, 24-20 to Leinster, beat Connacht 29-24, lost 27-22 to the Scarlets, and 21-10 to the Ospreys before defeating Edinburgh 40-19 and Zebre 28-12.
Ulster are 5th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 47 points from 15 matches.
Ulster defeated Munster at home earlier in their campaign, but will find the going tough in the reverse fixture away from home, as they have lost six of their last seven meetings.
Team News
Munster
Oli Jager will make his first start for Munster since January after returning from injury.
Fineen Wycherley, Seán O’Brien, and Niall Scannell are unavailable for selection.
Ulster
Angus Bell, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Scott Wilson, James Hume, Nick Timoney, Bryn Ward and Jude Postlethwaite are all out injured.
Verdict
Munster have an excellent home record against Ulster in this competition and are tipped to cover the -21.5 handicap.
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