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Ulster vs Stormers Predictions - Stormers to edge Ulster away in a URC encounter

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The upcoming United Rugby Championship match sees Ulster hosting leaders Stormers. While Ulster boast decent home form and are fresh off a 29-12 win over Exeter, injury concerns persist with key players under assessment. Despite their recent away struggles, Stormers lead the table with 56 points and have a stronger overall squad, including several Springbok internationals. The recommendation is to back Stormers to cover the -3.5 handicap, as their quality is likely to tip the balance.

Nigel Williams 1 minute ago
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  • Stormers tipped to cover -3.5 handicap despite away losses
  • Ulster solid at home but have key injury concerns
  • Stormers’ overall squad depth likely decisive
Nigel Williams
Stormers to edge Ulster away in a URC encounter (Getty Images)

Ulster vs Stormers Predictions


Stormers are favourites with a superior head-to-head win record. My best bet is Stormers to cover the -3.5 handicap away.

  • Ulster have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Ulster have won 2 of the 5 meetings against the Stormers. 
  • Ulster come into this match on the back of a 29-12 home win against Exeter in a Challenge Cup semi-final.
  • Stormers have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.
  • Stormers' overall quality and position on the table make them favourites here, despite their poor away form.
  • Stormers come into this match on the back of a narrow 28-27 loss at Toulon in a Champions Cup Round of 16 match.

Head to Head


Ulster have won two of the five meetings against the Stormers. 

Ulster Form


Ulster have been in decent form at home, winning three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 29-12 win against Exeter in a Challenge Cup semi-final.

Their previous home results include a loss against Connacht (26-19), followed by wins against Ospreys (28-24) and La Rochelle (41-24), and a loss against Leinster (29-21).

Ulster are currently eighth in the United Rugby Championship, with 47 points after 16 matches.

Ulster Injuries & Team News


Wing Jacob Stockdale sustained a facial fracture in Saturday's match and will see a maxillofacial surgeon this week for further assessment.

Centre Stuart McCloskey (hamstring) and centre David McCann (knee) will have MRI scans to assess the extent of their injuries.

Props Angus Bell (foot) and Scott Wilson (ankle) have integrated back into training and will be available for the Stormers match.

Stormers Form


Stormers have struggled on the road, losing four of their last five away matches in all competitions. Stormers head into this match after a narrow 28-27 loss at Toulon in a Champions Cup Round of 16 match.

Their previous away results include losses at Harlequins (61-10), the Lions (24-10), the Sharks (36-24), and a win at the Bulls (32-19). 

Stormers are currently top of the table in the United Rugby Championship, with 56 points after 16 matches.

Stormers' overall quality could be the difference in what should be a tight contest. 

Stormers Injuries & Team News


The Stormers have had a strong campaign and boast top quality Springbok internationals such as Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Frans Malherbe and the URC's top try scorer, Evan Roos.

Verdict

I am backing the Stormers to cover the -3.5 handicap.
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