Scarlets vs Lions Preview & Tips - Scarlets backed for comfortable win

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 01 Oct 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 01 Oct 2021

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Scarlets vs Lions predictions for Friday’s United Rugby Championship fixture
Match is being played at 19:35 BST at Parc Y Scarlets
Can Lions repeat their performance of last week?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Scarets looking to get back to winning ways against Lions (Getty Images)

Scarlets vs Lions Preview & Tips

Scarlets were on the wrong end of a tight scoreline but should pull things back together at home this weekend. The Lions on the other hand beat Zebre, but the Italians are easily the worst side in the competition.

Scarlets vs Lions Predictions
Head to Head
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News
Lions Form
Lions Injuries & Team News
Scarlets vs Lions Live Stream FAQ

Scarlets are unbeaten in 6 of their last 11 matches.
Scarlets have won 4 of their last 7 United Rugby Championship matches.
Lions finished bottom of the Currie Cup table.
Lions beat Zebre in their last match.

Head to Head

The Scarlets and Lions have never before played against each other.

Scarlets Form

Scarlets had a reasonable season last time out, finishing behind Munster and Connacht in Conference B. They won eight of their 16 fixtures but only managed seven bonus points throughout the competition.

During more recent Rainbow Cup, Scarlets finished seventh despite only winning one of their five matches. They also drew on two occasions but it was a tournament played without international players.

Scarlets didn’t get this season off to the best of starts as they went down 26-22 to Edinburgh away last weekend. The losing bonus point will be of some consolation as they look to gain maximum points against the Lions.

Scarlets Team News

The Scarlets are not expected to make wholesale changes despite their loss at the weekend. They will be confident heading into this fixture.

Lions Form

The Lions came into the United Rugby Championship under huge pressure after a very disappointing Currie Cup campaign. Finishing bottom was their worst finish in the last half a decade.

The Johannesburg-based outfit must have felt all their worries disappear after a magnificent first half against Zebre last weekend. They were up by more than 30 points at the break.

It Italians however fought back in the second half which saw the Lions escape with a 38-26 victory. Still, not much can be read into that with Zebre easily the worst side in the competition. Scarlets in Wales will offer a far different threat.

Lions Team News

The Lions have announced an unchanged squad for this fixture.

Scarlets vs Lions FAQ

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Verdict

Scarlets v Lions

Scarlets should prove far too strong for a struggling Lions outfit. I am tipping the hosts to win by more than 10 points.

Scarlets -10 Handicap

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

You can find more from Ralph at Muckrack and LinkedIn.