Stormers vs Connacht Predictions - Stormers to win at home in a United Rugby Championship clash
The Stormers are heading into their clash against Connacht as strong favorites. With a remarkable home record, having won four of their last five home encounters, they are backed to cover the -20.5 handicap. Connacht, on a less favorable streak, having lost three of their last five away matches, will face an uphill struggle. They are dealing with several injuries, including key players Sean Jansen and Byron Ralston. Stormers aim to bolster their position in the top two of the United Rugby Championship, eyeing home playoff advantages.
- Stormers backed to cover -20.5 handicap at home.
- Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
- Connacht struggling on the road with key injuries.
Stormers to win at home (Getty Images)
Stormers vs Connacht Predictions
Stormers are strong favourites at home, with an impressive home and head-to-head win record. My best bet is Stormers to cover the -20.5 handicap at home.
- Stormers vs Connacht Predictions
- Head to Head
- Stormers Form
- Stormers Injuries & Team News
- Connacht Form
- Connacht Injuries & Team News
- Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Stormers come into this match on the back of a 33-14 home win against Edinburgh.
- Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 encounters against Connacht.
- Connacht have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Connacht come into this match on the back of a 45-22 loss at Montpellier.
Head to Head
Stormers have won four of their last five encounters against Connacht.
Stormers Form
Stormers have had an impressive run of form at home, winning four of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 33-14 win against Edinburgh.
Their previous home results include wins against the Bulls (13-8) and Leicester (39-26), a loss against the Sharks (30-19), and a win against the Dragons (29-21), capping off a solid run of form at home.
Stormers are currently second in the United Rugby Championship, with 51 points after 14 matches.
Stormers Injuries & Team News
The Stormers are looking to win to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two to host home playoffs.
The Stormers will be playing in honour of their long-time team manager, Christopher 'Chippie' Solomon, who passed away on April 11, 2026.
Connacht Form
Connacht are currently experiencing a poor run of form on the road, losing three of their last five away matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 45-22 loss at Montpellier.
Their previous away results include losses at Leinster (52-17) and Montpellier (33-31), followed by wins at Zebre (31-15) and Ulster (26-19).
Connacht are currently ninth in the United Rugby Championship, with 39 points after 14 matches.
Connacht Injuries & Team News
Flanker Sean Jansen (calf injury), wing/centre Byron Ralston (knee injury), lock/flanker Oisín Dowling (knee injury) and Hugh Gavin (shoulder injury) are all injured.
Verdict
Stormers are bacekd to cover the -20.5 handicap at home in the URC.
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