For the 2nd week in a row we have a lone South African URC fixture as the Bulls host the Lions in at Loftus Versveld. We will take a look at the match from a betting angle and offer some potential solutions to beating the bookmakers.
Leinster are favourites to win the URC and they sit at the top of the table, the bookies have them trading at 1.53. The Bulls are second favourites, trading at 6.50 while the Lions are trading at 51.00 to win the competition.
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The Bulls are coming off the back of a disappointing loss to the Sharks at home last weekend with the match ending 19-29. They were well backed on the day and started 10 point favourites.
They have lost two of their last three matches at home in all competitions and they sit 3rd on the URC log just a point ahead of the Sharks.
Bulls Lineup – to follow
Lions
The Lions hosted the Stormers last weekend in Johannesburg and pulled off a brilliant win, the match ending 30-23. The Stormers scored late and the win was more comprehensive than the final margin suggests.
They have won only two of their last five matches in all competitions and their away record has not been good at all, losing their last five matches away from the Emirates. The Lions are 12th on the log but with 2 games in hand over many of the teams and a win here would propel them into the top 8
Lions Lineup – to follow
Head-to-head
The Bulls have won four of their last five matches against the Lions with the most recent encounter ending 22-37 in favour of the Bulls in Johannesburg. Even after their loss last weekend, the Bulls are still sitting third on the log on 34 points while the Lions are sitting twelfth on the log with only 23 points.
Betting and Verdict
The Bulls are favourites to win the match and are trading at 1.33 while the Lions are trading at 4.00. The draw is currently trading at 23.00. The handicap at the time of writing is Bulls [-7.5] at 1.90.
The Bulls will be hungry to bounce back after their loss last weekend at home and will be wanting to prove a point. The Lions have had a very poor run of form away from home and I can see the Bulls taking advantage of this and delivering a strong performance.
Suggested bet: Handicap, Bulls [-7.5] at 1.90.
Bulls v Lions is one of the toughest rivalries in South Africa that always delivers an exciting match. In the last three matches between the two sides, the second-half has seen more points scored than the first and so I think this is a good bet for this weekend.
Suggested bet: Highest scoring half – second at 1.95.
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