Stormers vs Cardiff Predictions - Desperate Cardiff to challenge Stormers in Cape Town
- Stormers expected to win, securing fifth place.
- Cardiff needs a win to qualify for playoffs.
- Stormers in strong form, Cardiff aiming for a comeback.
Stormers have won 5 of their last 6 URC matches. (Getty Images)
Stormers vs Cardiff Predictions
Everything points towards a Stormers win in this game and that will also give the hosts a guaranteed fifth place on the table. However, Cardiff, who has not been poor this season, must win to make the playoffs. I expect the hosts to be too good, but Cardiff’s desperation can get them within 16.5 points.
- Stormers vs Cardiff Predictions
- Head to Head
- Stormers Form
- Stormers Injuries & Team News
- Cardiff Form
- Cardiff Injuries & Team News
- Stormers have won 5 of their last 6 URC matches.
- Stormers have scored 54 & 48 points in their last 2 matches.
- Stormers have won their last 3 home matches.
- Cardiff have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Cardiff lost their last match by 24 points.
Head to Head
The Stormers lost 31-24 to Cardiff in Wales last season.
Stormers Form
The Stormers have all but secured fifth place in the table, a win here will do just that. They do not need a bonus point and are eight points off fourth place, so they can’t go up either.
Over the final couple of months of URC action, the Stormers have done well to climb up to fifth after sitting mid-table for most of the season. They have won five of their last six fixtures, their only defeat coming at the end of March away to Ulster, and even that should have been a victory.
Last week, the Stormers were far too good for the Dragons in Cape Town, winning 48-12. Prior to that, the Stormers beat Benetton 56-6 and Connacht 34-29.
Stormers Injuries & Team News
John Dobson is likely to make a few changes and still be confident of winning. They will want to rest one or two key players for the playoffs next week.
Cardiff Form
Cardiff have enjoyed a very strong season on the field and were in the playoff places for most of it. Unfortunately, last weeks 45-21 loss at the Bulls coupled with other results, pushed them down into ninth.
A win in this final round robin game will very likely see Cardiff qualify, while one or two bonus points gives them a chance as well.
Three of their last five URC fixtures have ended in defeat and winning in South Africa has proven tough for Cardiff in the last three seasons.
Cardiff Injuries & Team News
Cardiff have no option but to go at full strength in this game. They need to upset the odds in Cape Town to ensure a playoff berth.
Verdict
I am backing Cardiff to get within 16.5 points of the Stormers.
Cardiff +16.5
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