Stormers vs Ulster Predictions - Stormers to continue their home winning momentum in URC clash
Stormers are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap at home against Ulster in the United Rugby Championship, thanks to a five-match home winning streak that includes dominant victories over teams like Scarlets and Glasgow Warriors. Ulster, meanwhile, have struggled on the road, losing three of their last five away fixtures and currently sit 13th in the URC table. Despite some players returning from injury, Ulster's inconsistent away form and Stormers' strong record in Cape Town make the hosts clear favourites for this encounter.
- Stormers tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap at home against Ulster.
- Stormers have won their last five home matches, often by wide margins.
- Ulster have lost three of their last five away games in all competitions.
Stormers to continue their home winning momentum in URC clash (Getty Images)
Stormers vs Ulster Predictions
Stormers are favourites due to their strong home record at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, and Ulster's struggles on the road. My best bet is the Stormers to cover the -12.5 handicap at home.
- Stormers vs Ulster Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- Stormers Form
- Stormers Injuries & Team News
- Ulster Form
- Ulster Injuries & Team News
- Stormers have won 2 of their last 4 matches against Ulster.
- 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 52-40 win against Scarlets at home.
- Stormers have their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
- Ulster have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
- Ulster lost 34-26 against the Bulls in their last away match.
Head-to-Head
Stormers have won two of their last four meetings with Ulster.
Stormers Form
Stormers defeated the Scarlets 52-40 in a wild 14-try United Rugby Championship thriller at Cape Town Stadium, after leading 33-14 at half-time.
The Scarlets staged a massive second-half fightback, pulling level at 40-40 with 15 minutes remaining, before replacement fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed scored a crucial late brace to seal the bonus-point win for the Stormers.
The Stormers scored eight tries with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu adding six conversions. Scrum-half Haashim Pead earned the Player of the Match honours.
Stormers have been in impressive form at home, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. Their previous home results include wins against Glasgow Warriors (48-12), Cardiff (44-21), Sharks (39-22), Bristol Bears (49-12), and Scarlets (52-40).
Stormers are fourth in the URC table with 16 points after four matches.
Stormers Injuries & Team News
The Stormers face a hooker crisis, losing André-Hugo Venter (severe elbow injury), Lukhanyo Vokozela (HIA), and Deon Fourie (hamstring strain) during the Scarlets match.
Ulster Form
Ulster lost 34-26 away at the Bulls in their previous United Rugby Championship Round 4 match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, trailing 21-7 at the break.
Ulster fell behind 21-0 after a slow start against a dominant Bulls side. Despite a spirited four-try comeback that narrowed the gap to 31-26, a late penalty by Curwin Bosch sealed a 34-26 defeat for the Bulls.
Ulster have struggled on the road, losing three and drawing one of their last five away matches in all competitions. Their previous away results include losses against Munster (41-14), and Montpellier (59-26), followed by a draw against Glasgow Warriors (33-33), a win against Zebre (40-21), and a loss against the Bulls (34-26).
Ulster are 13th in the URC with nine points after four matches.
Ulster Injuries & Team News
Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney recently returned to contention after recovering from muscle and training injuries. Players such as Ben Donnell, Ethan McIlroy, and Eli Snyman have also resumed team training following earlier knocks.
Verdict
Stormers are favourites due to their strong home record and Ulster's struggles on the road.
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