United Rugby Championship Round 4 Predictions & Tips

Zebre vs Stormers Predictions - Stormers backed for big URC win in Italy

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Zebre impressed with two wins but recently lost to Ospreys.
Stormers are unbeaten this season, winning three games with ten points conceded.
Stormers likely to win, possibly with a bonus point in Zebre clash.

Stormers have won their last 3 matches against Zebre. (Getty Images)

Zebre vs Stormers Predictions

Zebre have made a positive start to the season, but I can’t see anything other than a Stormers win here. I am backing the Cape side to come away with a bonus point win, covering the -17.5 handicap.

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

Zebre have their last 2 home matches.
Stormers have won their last 3 matches.
Stormers have conceded 10 points in their last 3 matches.
Stormers have not conceded a point in 2 of their last 3 matches.
Stormers have won their last 3 matches against Zebre.

Head to Head

The Stormers thrashed Zebre 36-5 in Italy last season.

Zebre Form

Zebre will be over the moon with their start to the URC campaign with two wins in their opening three games. The Italian side is generally jostling for position at the bottom of the table, so their current eighth place is looking very good.

A stunning upset in round one saw Zebre defeat Edinburgh 31-28 before another close win against the Lions in round two (22-20). Both of those were home fixtures.

Last week, reality struck back as Zebre went down 24-0 at the Ospreys. However, they are back home this weekend and will fancy a third upset against the high-flying Stormers.

Zebre Injuries & Team News

Zebre will likely make a few changes to the side that struggled in Wales last weekend. Their squad depth is not that of other teams, so options are limited.

Stormers Form

The Stormers have made a superb start to their season, winning their opening three games. Two of the wins were at home but they have also picked up two bonus points.

Round one saw the Stormers surprise Leinster with a 35-0 win in Cape Town. Admittedly, it was a weakened Leinster side, however, the Stormers were also missing several international players.

A week later, the Stormers defeated Ospreys 26-10 at home before last week thrashing the Scarlets 34-0 in Wales. The Cape Town outfit will be full of confidence considering the three wins but also only 10 points conceded in three games.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

Warrick Galant makes his way back into the team at fullback which sees Damian Willemse slot in at 12. There are three further changes as John Dobson tries to retain some continuity ahead of the international weeks ahead.

Verdict

Zebre v Stormers

Stormers are set to win by more than 17.5 points against Zebre.

Stormers -17.5

Handicap

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