Ospreys vs Ulster Predictions - Ulster to come out on top against the Ospreys

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Ulster has won 5 of their last 6 matches and stands fourth in the URC.
Ospreys have had mixed results at home lately.
Ulster are favoured to cover the -6.5 handicap.

Ulster have a solid record against the Ospreys (Getty Images)

The Ospreys have struggled to win recently, including at home, but they have had success against Ulster in their own backyard. Ulster have been in solid form in recent outings, and against the Ospreys.

Ulster have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures in all competitions.
Ulster have won 2 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
Ulster have won 4 of their last 6 games against the Ospreys.
Ospreys have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Ospreys have won 2 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Ospreys have won 3 of their last 4 home games against Ulster.

Head to Head

Ulster have the advantage with 18 victories to 11 against the Ospreys in 29 meetings.

Ospreys Form

The Ospreys registered a 19-13 home win in their derby clash with the Dragons before a pause in the league fixtures.

The Ospreys have had mixed results at home in the United Rugby Championship this season. They defeated Zebre 24-0, lost 42-17 to the Glasgow Warriors and 26-10 to Munster before beating Cardiff 33-22 and drawing 24-24 with the Lions.

The Ospreys are 9th in the URC table with 25 points from 11 games.

The Ospreys have lacked consistency in recent outings, but they have defeated Ulster in three of their last four matches on home soil; however, their opponents have been getting results.

Ulster Form

Ulster secured a 21-14 home victory over Cardiff before the start of the 2026 Six Nations Championship.

Ulster have had limited success away from home in the URC this season. They defeated the Sharks 34-26, lost 49-31 to the Lions, 24-20 to Leinster, and beat Connacht 29-24 before losing 27-22 to the Scarlets.

Ulster are 4th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 36 points from ten matches.

Ulster will fancy their chances to secure vital points in their push for a top-eight finish in the league when they travel to face the Ospreys, having defeated their opponents in four of their last meetings.

Team News

Ospreys

Harri Deaves, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Gareth Thomas, and Owen Watkin have been released from the Wales Six Nations squad and are available for selection.

Ulster

Nathan Doak, Cormac Izuchukwu, Jude Postlethwaite, Tom Stewart, and Bryn Ward have returned from the Ireland Six Nations squad to play for Ulster this weekend.