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Scarlets vs Bristol Bears Predictions - Scarlets to edge Bristol Bears in Champions Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 05 Dec 2025

Ralph Staniforth 05 Dec 2025

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Scarlets rely on recent home win versus Glasgow.
Bristol Bears bolster team with key player returns.
Scarlets expected to cover +7.5 handicap.

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Scarlets to cover against Bristol (Getty Images)

Scarlets vs Bristol Bears Predictions

Neither side is in particularly good form heading into this clash. I am leaning towards Scarlets to come out on top or at least cover the +7.5 handicap.

Scarlets vs Bristol Bears Predictions
Head to Head
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News
Bristol Bears Form
Bristol Bears Injuries & Team News

Scarlets have won 1 of their last 3 home matches.
Scarlets beat Glasgow 23-0 in their last home match.
Scarlets have lost their last 2 matches against Bristol Bears.
Bristol Bears have won 1 of their last 3 matches away from home.
Bristol Bears lost 17-22 to Exeter in their last away match.

Head to Head

Scarlets have lost their two home meetings against Bristol Bears.

Scarlets Form

Scarlets have not been in top form and will rely on the momentum of their recent 23-0 home win over Glasgow.

This morale-boosting win coupled with their gritty defence and regional pride, should see them get over the line in this match.

Scarlets Injuries & Team News

Academy back-rower, Dom Kossu, is rehabilitating after picking up a knee injury.th

Bristol Bears Form

Bristol Bears have also not been in the best of shape and come into this match after losing 17-22 away to Exeter.

Their recent form has an attacking spark and should push Scarlets all the way.

Bristol Bears Injuries & Team News

They will welcome back England vice-captain Ellis Genge, who is set to return to club action, and hooker Gabriel Oghre, who has recovered from a stomach bug, Tom Jordan has also been declared fit to play after a HIA in their previous match.

Verdict

Scarlets v Bristol

I am backing Scarlets to get within 7.5 points and perhaps upset the odds with a win.

Scarlets +7.5

Handicap

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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