The Investec European Champions Cup gets going on Friday and we take a look at both matches from a betting angle.
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CONNACHT v BORDEAUX – Click here to bet
Connacht go into this tournament as rank underdogs at 100/1. They currently sit 8th on the URC log, having won 4 of their 7 matches. Last weekend, they lost narrowly to Leinster (22-24) at home. It was 8-7 to Connacht at half time but Leinster came from behind to win in the last minute of the game.
Bordeaux are 28/1 to lift the cup. Locally they have won 5 of their 9 matches and sit 7th on the Top 14 log. They beat Oyonnax 23-29 in an away game last weekend. Oyonnax were leading in the last 10 minutes, however, Bordeaux secured the win with a dramatic converted try in the final 2 minutes of the match.
These teams last met in France back in 2019 where Connacht won 27-33. Of the teams’ 2 most recent head-to-head matches, Connacht have won both.
Handicap: Connacht -3.5
This Bordeaux team mean business and I think they can win on the road
Suggested Bet: Bordeaux win at 31/20
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GLASGOW v NORTHAMPTON – Click here to bet
The Glasgow Warriors come in at 50/1 for this tournament. They have performed well in the URC, currently sitting 2nd on the log after winning 5 of their 7 matches. They were beaten convincingly by Munster (40-29) in an away game last weekend and Munster led comfortably throughout the match.
Northampton sit all the way at 80/1. They sit 5th on the log in the English Gallagher Premiership, having won 5 of their 8 matches. Last weekend, they beat the Saracens 12-18 in an away match. The score was 0-6 to Northampton at half time, these points coming purely from penalty kicks. The second half saw both teams scoring 2 tries but the Saints hanging on.
These teams last met 6 years ago (2017) in Ireland where Northampton won 14-19. Of the teams 3 most recent head-to-head matches dating back to 2015, Northampton have won all 3.
Handicap: Glasgow -6.5
Glasgow are in for a battle here but I think they an edge it.
Suggested Bet: Glasgow by 1-7 points inclusive at 5/2
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