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

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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

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

Ulster v Stormers

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

Stormers -3.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 1 Unit

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