Edinburgh vs Scarlets Betting Tips - Edinburgh backed at home in URC clash
Edinburgh hosts Scarlets in a crucial United Rugby Championship clash, with Edinburgh seeking to leverage their robust home performance. Despite struggling for consistency, Edinburgh's home advantage is stark, having won seven of their last eight matches against Scarlets. Edinburgh sits 13th in the URC, with Scarlets even lower at 15th. Sean Everitt, Edinburgh's head coach, emphasized the match's importance for standings. Scarlets face a tough challenge, weak in away games, with both teams releasing players from national duties to reinforce squads.
- Edinburgh strong at home; won 7 of last 8 vs Scarlets.
- Scarlets poor away form; lost 7 of 9 recent away matches.
- Key players released from national duties to reinforce squads.
Neither Edinburgh nor Scarlets are enjoying a very good season. However, Edinburgh are very competitive at home and should be able to get the result.
- Key Stats - Both Teams in Poor Form
- Tight Contest in H2H
- Edinburgh Struggling for Consistency
- Scarlets Second from Bottom in URC
- Edinburgh vs Scarlets Team News
Key Stats - Both Teams in Poor Form
- Edinburgh have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
- Edinburgh have won 5 of their last 7 home matches in all competitions.
- Edinburgh have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Scarlets.
- Scarlets have lost 7 of their last 9 away games in all competitions.
- Scarlets have lost 3 of their last 5 matches against Edinburgh.
Tight Contest in H2H
Edinburgh lead 16-14 in 32 previous encounters against Scarlets. There were also two drawn results.
Edinburgh Struggling for Consistency
Edinburgh faced Leinster away from home before a break in the league for the start of the Six Nations Championship, losing 28-20 at the Aviva Stadium.
Edinburgh have contested four home matches in the URC this season. They defeated Benetton 43-0 and the Ospreys 19-17, before losing to the Glasgow Warriors 21-3 and the Bulls 19-17.
Edinburgh are 13th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 18 points from ten games.
Edinburgh had two close defeats in their last two home games but will relish the opportunity to secure some points when they take on a Scarlets side that has lost seven of their last nine away matches.
Scarlets Second from Bottom in URC
The Scarlets picked up a point away from home before the pause in the league fixtures, drawing 20-20 with Benetton.
The Scarlets have not had much success away from home in the United Rugby Championship this season. They lost 29-18 to the Lions, 29-19 to the Sharks, and defeated Cardiff 21-17 before losing 28-5 to the Dragons.
The Scarlets are 15th in the URC table with 15 points from ten games.
The Scarlets have a tough assignment ahead to get the result in Edinburgh, having lost seven of their last eight visits to their opponents' stadium.
Edinburgh vs Scarlets Team News
Edinburgh
Head coach Sean Everitt stressed the importance of beating the Scarlets this weekend: “It’s a tightly congested log and every point is huge as we push for the top eight. We know we need a win and will be going all out for it. Our focus is on putting in a performance that our supporters can be proud of as we look to keep moving up the standings.”
Magnus Bradbury and D'Arcy Rae have been released from the Scotland Six Nations squad.
Marshall Sykes, Dylan Richardson, and Mosese Tuipulotu are available after injury.
Scarlets
Captain Josh Macleod and winger Tom Rogers have been released from Wales’ Six Nations squad and are available for selection.
Verdict
Edinburgh have an excellent home winning record against the Scarlets and are tipped to cover the -13.5 handicap.
Edinburgh -13.5
Handicap
@10/11 - 3 Units
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