We take a look at 5 of the 7 European Champions Cup matches taking place this Saturday from a betting angle.
Leinster remain top of the betting boards at 2/1 with 2 of the 5 rounds completed.
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EXETER v GLASGOW – Click here to bet
Exeter currently sit 2nd in Pool 3 having won 1 of their 2 matches this Champions Cup Season. They have been involved in the Gallagher Premiership with their most recent action been a 14-24 win against Bristol in an away game.
The Glasgow Warriors sit one position below Exeter in their pool (3rd) also having won 1 of their 2 first matches. Their most recent action was a 19-14 loss against Edinburgh away in their last URC game.
Handicap: Exeter -7.5
Suggested Bet: Handicap Glasgow +7.5 at 17/20
This should be a tight game and I think that Glasgow can push Exeter all of the way and they may even be worth a bet at 27/10 to win the match.
TOULON v MUNSTER – Click here to bet
Toulon sit last in Pool 3 having lost both of their first matches. They have been playing in the Top 14 league and lost 27-17 at Montpellier last weekend.
Munster sit 5th in Pool 3 one position above Toulon. They have won 1 and drawn 1 of their matches this Champions Cup season. They have been involved in the URC and lost 22-9 at Connacht in their most recent fixture.
Handicap: Toulon -7.5
Suggested Bet: Handicap Toulon -7.5 at 19/20
Munster are hard hit by injuries and I make this a solid bet
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BRISTOL v BULLS – Click here to bet
The Bristol Bears sit 5th in Pool 1 having won 1 of their 2 matches this season. Their most recent action has been in the Gallagher Premiership where they beat Sale 22-14 in an away game last weekend.
The Blue Bulls sit 3rd in Pool 1 and have also won 1 of their 2 matches. They beat Saracens 27-16 in Pretoria in their most recent Champions Cup fixture.
Handicap: Bristol -3.5
Suggested Bet: Handicap Bristol -3.5 at 10/11
The Bulls are not at full strength and I think they will pay the price against a Bristol team that has looked good at times this season.
LEINSTER v STADE FRANCAIS – Click here to bet
Leinster remain firm, outright favourites at 2/1 and sit top of Pool 4 having won both of their first matches. They have been involved in URC action and beat Munster 9-3 away in a tight game in their most recent fixture.
Stade Francais sit bottom of Pool 4 having lost both of their first matches. Their most recent Top 14 game was a 14-14 draw to Clermont Auvergne at home last weekend.
Handicap: Leinster -29.5
Suggested Bet: Handicap Leinster -29.5 at 9/10
This is a massive handicap but I don’t think it is big enough and Leinster can put a likely disinterested French side to the sword.
STORMERS v SALE– Click here to bet
The Stormers sit 4th in Pool 4 and have won 1 of their 2 Champions Cup matches this season. They have been involved in the URC league and in their most recent match beat the Sharks narrowly, 16-15 at home.
The Sale Sharks sit 1 position above the Stormers at 3rd having also won 1 of their 2 matches. They have been playing in the Gallagher Premiership and most recently lost 22-14 to the Bristol Bears at home last weekend.
Handicap: Stormers -11.5
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Stormers -11.5 at 19/20
The Stormers have yet to fire this season but in front of their home crowd they can beat a Sale side that tends to blow hot and cold.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
