We take a look at the two URC matches taking place on Friday night and suggest a bet in each game.
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CARDIFF v STORMERS – Click here to bet
Cardiff have only won 1 of their URC matches this season, drawing 1 and losing 3 and they sit 12th on the log. They drew 22-22 against Zebre in Italy last weekend. Zebre led 12-7 at half time but Cardiff fought back to share the points. Their last home game was an 18-12 loss to the Bulls.
The Stormers have won 2 of their first 5 matches and they are currently 9th on the table. Last weekend, they lost 10-3 at Munster, their 3rd successive defeat. Munster led 10-0 at half time and the second half was extremely tight with the Stormers putting the only 3 points on the board to grab the bonus point.
Head-to-head:
These teams last met in October last year in Wales where Cardiff won 30-24. It was a draw (14-14) at half time, but Cardiff managed to take the win.
Of these teams 2 most recent head-to-head matches, each team has won 1.
Handicap: Cardiff +4.5
I expect some points in this one and a Stormers win.
Suggested Bet: Stormers and over 43.5 at 17/10
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EDINBURGH v BENETTON – Click here to bet
Edinburgh have won 4 of their 5 first matches of the season and they are 5th on the log. They beat the Bulls 31-23 at home last weekend showing great character. The Bulls led 11-13 at half time but Edinburgh came from behind to win with a powerful second half.
Benetton have won 3 of their 5 matches and they have also had a draw. Last weekend, the Glasgow Warriors beat them 26-12 in Glasgow. Benetton were losing 14-9 at half time and they failed to score a try.
Head-to-head
These teams last met in November last year in Italy where Benetton won 24-17. (They led 10-3 at half time).
Of these teams 3 most recent matches, Edinburgh have won 2 of the 3.
Handicap: Edinburgh -9.5
We have had some low scoring games this season but there were 54 points in the Edinburgh Bulls game and I think we will get a free-flowing game with the home team winning.
Suggested Bet: Edinburgh and over 44.5 at 11/10
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