Scarlets vs Cardiff Predictions - Scarlets to see off Cardiff in Welsh derby

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Scarlets have won 5 of their last 6 games against Cardiff.
Cardiff is on a seven-match losing streak away from home.
Scarlets predicted to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Scarlets have enjoyed regular success against Cardiff in recent meetings (Getty Images)

The Scarlets have won their home matches in the URC recently and have enjoyed regular success against Cardiff. Cardiff are in a slump away from home and lost to the Scarlets earlier this season.

Scarlets have lost 3 of their last 4 fixtures (URC).
Scarlets have won 2 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Scarlets have won 5 of their last 6 games against Cardiff.
Cardiff have lost 3 of their last 4 away fixtures (URC).
Cardiff have lost 7 consecutive games in all competitions.

Head to Head

The Scarlets have the advantage with 24 victories to 14 against Cardiff in 38 meetings.

The Scarlets beat Cardiff 21-17 away from home earlier this season.

Scarlets Form

The Scarlets faced Leinster in their final fixture before a pause in the URC, losing to their opponents 36-19 away from home.

The Scarlets have had some success at home in the URC this season. They lost 34-21 to Munster, 34-0 to the Stormers, defeated the Glasgow Warriors 23-0, and lost 26-19 to the Ospreys before beating Ulster 27-22 and Zebre 36-17.

The Scarlets are 14th in the URC table with 21 points from 14 games.

The Scarlets have won three of their last four home league matches and defeated Cardiff earlier in their campaign, giving them the edge over their rivals to come out on top in their derby clash.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff fell short in their EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 match against Benetton away from home recently, losing 38-35.

Cardiff have struggled to win away from home in the URC this season. They lost 23-20 to Munster, defeated the Dragons 24-17 and Zebre 29-14 before losing 33-22 to the Ospreys, 21-14 to Ulster, 40-7 to the Bulls, and 21-15 to the Sharks.

Cardiff are 6th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 41 points from 14 matches.

Cardiff are struggling with their form and are on a seven-match losing streak on the road, including having lost five of their last six meetings against the Scarlets.

Team News

Scarlets

Interim director of rugby Nigel Davies has highlighted that his team want to produce a top performance against a Cardiff side pushing for a top-eight position: “It will add a bit more spice. They are obviously fighting hard and have had a good season, they will be desperate for that victory.

“But equally we’re very keen to perform well and put in a big performance in a local derby, there is nothing like it and long may it last. It is a big fixture, a huge fixture and we are expecting a big crowd here as well, which is great.”

Hookers Ryan Elias and Marnus van der Merwe have both come through their return-to-play protocols, while Taine Plumtree is also available for selection.

Centre Eddie James has returned from injury and could feature against Cardiff.

Cardiff

Corniel van Zyl has signed a new long-term deal to become head coach of Cardiff.

Ed Byrne has been released from his contract to join Leinster on a short-term loan for the remainder of the season.

Verdict

Scarlets v Cardiff

The Scarlets have often defeated Cardiff in recent meetings and are tipped to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Scarlets +1.5

Handicap

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