2025-26 United Rugby Championship Round 2 Predictions & Tips
URC Round 2 Fixtures (Getty Images)
Round 2 of the United Rugby Championship is upon us. There are three Friday night kick offs with the Stormers looking to win back-to-back home matches when they face Ospreys before Edinburgh host Ulster and the Dragons and Sharks battle it out in Wales. Saturday sees four more matches throughout the day while Zebre host the Lions on Sunday to close round two up.
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03 Oct 2025Bulls vs Leinster Predictions - Bulls can win against much-changed Leinster
- Leinster lost 35-0 to the Stormers last week and made 7 changes for this match.
- Bulls beat Ospreys 53-40; defense remains a concern despite victory.
- Leinster defeated Bulls 32-7 in last season’s final; this match is expected to be much closer with Bulls slightly favored.
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03 Oct 2025Zebre vs Lions Predictions - Zebre set to record back-to-back wins in the URC
- Zebre secured a home win over Edinburgh last weekend.
- The Lions are on an 8-match away losing streak in the URC.
- Zebre favoured to cover the +1.5 handicap.
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02 Oct 2025Benetton vs Glasgow Warriors Predictions - Benetton to edge the Warriors at home
- Benetton have won 7 consecutive home games.
- Glasgow Warriors have lost 4 of last 5 away matches.
- Benetton predicted to cover +2.5 handicap at home.
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01 Oct 2025Dragons vs Sharks Predictions - Dragons can shock Sharks at Rodney Parade
- Sharks missing key players, making the contest more balanced.
- Dragons are resilient at home despite recent poor form.
- Both teams lost their last matches, suggesting a close game.
- Dragons tipped to stay within 4.5 points or snatch a win.
- Sharks still have international quality but face challenges on the road.
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01 Oct 2025Edinburgh vs Ulster Predictions - Ulster backed for upset in Scotland
- Edinburgh lost their opening match to Zebre despite being favorites.
- Ulster had a strong home win against the Dragons in round one.
- Ulster are tipped to cover the +5.5-point handicap and may cause an upset.
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01 Oct 2025Stormers vs Ospreys Predictions - Ospreys can challenge the Stormers in Cape Town
- Stormers start URC with a dominant 35-0 win over Leinster.
- Ospreys scored 40 points against the Bulls but lost 53-40.
- Stormers are favourites at home, but Ospreys are likely to keep the match within a 14.5-point margin.
2025/26 United Rugby Championship Round 2 Fixtures
Friday, 3 October 2025
Stormers vs Ospreys
Edinburgh vs Ulster
Dragons vs Sharks
Saturday, 4 October 2025
Connacht vs Scarlets
Benetton vs Glasgow
Bulls vs Leinster
Munster vs Cardiff
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Zebre vs Lions
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