Stormers vs Scarlets Predictions - Stormers set to extend winning streak over Scarlets in URC clash

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Stormers have a 5–0 record against Scarlets and strong home performances.
Scarlets have lost their last five away games and struggle with injuries.
Stormers are tipped to cover the -21.5 handicap in their home match.

Stormers set to extend winning streak over Scarlets in URC clash (Getty Images)

Stormers vs Scarlets Predictions

Stormers are firm favourites due to their dominant 5–0 head-to-head record in recent meetings and strong home record at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, contrasted with Scarlets' early-season injury struggles. My best bet is the Stormers to cover the -21.5 handicap at home.

Stormers vs Scarlets Predictions
Head to Head
Stormers Form
Stormers Injuries & Team News
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News

Stormers have won their last 5 matches against Scarlets.
Stormers have won 3 of their last 5 home matches by more than 22 points.
Stormers come into this match on the back of a 49-12 win against Bristol Bears at home.
Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Scarlets have lost their last 5 away matches.
Scarlets enter this match on the back of a 38-26 defeat away at the Dragons.

Head to Head

Stormers have won their last five meeting with Scarlets.

Stormers Form

Stormers come into this match with a dominant opening Champions Cup 49-12 bonus-point victory over the Bristol Bears at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, after leading 21–7 at the break.

Despite playing a portion of the match with 14 and 13 men following cards to JJ Kotzé and Leolin Zas, the Stormers crossed for seven tries, including braces from Leolin Zas and Jonathan Roche to overwhelm a young Bristol side.

Stormers have been in impressive form at home, winning four of their last five home matches in all competitions. Their previous home results include a loss against Connacht (33-24), followed by wins against Glasgow Warriors (48-12), Cardiff (44-21), Sharks (39-22), and Bristol Bears (49-12).

Stormers are fourth in the URC table with 11 points after three matches.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

Paul de Villiers retains the captain's armband after stepping up impressively against Bristol.

Key players out due to injury include Cheslin Kolbe (continuing his recovery from a broken jaw), Manie Libbok (knee injury suspected to be long-term/season-ending), and Ruhan Nel (minor calf injury).

Hacjivah Dayimani has been passed fit to return at No 8 after missing the Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears due to concussion.

Scarlets Form

Despite leading 14-12 at halftime, Scarlets crumbled in the second half as the Dragons unleashed a devastating six-try assault spearheaded by an Elliot Dee double at Rodney Parade.

Sloppy discipline cost the Scarlets dearly, culminating in a yellow card for captain Josh Macleod that allowed the Dragons to completely dominate the final quarter.

Scarlets have been poor on the road, losing their last five away matches in all competitions. Their previous away results include losses against Edinburgh (24-19), Connacht (31-14), Leinster (36-19), Ospreys (27-20), and the Dragons (38-26).

Scarlets are 12th in the URC table with seven points after three matches.

Scarlets Injuries & Team News

The Scarlets touring squad for their South African tour was boosted by the return of prop Corey Domachowski (recovering from a chest injury) and new second-row signing Tom Allen.

Wales internationals Ryan Elias, Sam Costelow, Eddie James, Ellis Mee, and Blair Murray are rested at home.

Verdict

Stormers v Scarlets

Stormers are firm favourites due to their dominant 5–0 head-to-head record in recent meetings and strong home record at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

Stormers -21.5

Handicap

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Nigel combines a love of business and sport as one of the leading experts on South African sport.

Since a young age, he played football, cricket, golf, tennis and squash, and is an avid Arsenal supporter.

His initial foray into the business world was in the financial industry, completing various diploma’s including financial and investment management and credit management, and held various positions in banking.

He subsequently worked on the Leadership media publication and the Global Africa Network Media Trade and Investment platforms, before switching to sport.