We take a look at the 3 URC fixtures taking place on Saturday and suggest a bet for each game.
Leinster have shortened into 5/10 to win the URC.
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BENETTON v ZEBRE – click here to bet
Benetton are currently 3rd on the log with 6 wins, a draw, and a loss in their opening 8 games. They were away to Zebre a week ago and they justified favoritism winning 31-24.
Zebre are 13th on the log with 1 win and a draw in their 8 matches. Their win came at home against the Sharks, and they will need to produce a similar performance if they are to pick up an away win here.
These sides last met at Benetton in 2022 with Benetton winning 38-5 and prior to last weeks result, Benetton had won 4 in a row by 10 points or more.
Handicap: Benetton -17.5
Suggested Bet: Benetton over 35.5 points at 5/6
This bet would have arrived in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
EDINBURGH v GLASGOW – click here to bet
Edinburgh are currently 7 on the URC log with 5 wins and 3 defeats. They were away to Glasgow in week 8 and despite a strong start, lost 22-10.
That victory moved Glasow into 2nd position, 3 points behind leaders, Leinster. They have won 6 and lost 2 of their 8 matches.
The Glasgow Warriors have now won 3 in a row against Edinburgh and their last meeting in Glasgow was in December 2022 where they won 16-10.
Handicap: Edinburgh -2.5
Suggested Bet: Glasgow win at 15/10
I would have made Glasgow slight favorites for this game, and they look a nice price to grab the win.
STORMERS v SHARKS – click here to bet
The Stormers are up to 8th on the log with a 50% win/loss record. They were at home to the Bulls last weekend where they started narrow favorites with most of the money coming for the Bulls. The Stormers though showed their class at home winning 26-10.
The Sharks are 15th on URC log with 1 win and 6 losses in their 7 matches. They were not in action last week but prior to that were beaten 32-29 by the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in a Challenge Cup game.
The Stormers beat the Sharks 29-23 in Cape Town back in March and they have won their last 3 matches against the Sharks.
Handicap: Stormers -7.5
Suggested bet: Over 47.5 points at 9/10
The last time these 2 sides met in Cape Town there were 52 points and the previous meeting in Durban had 65.
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Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
