Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Betting Tips - Warriors backed to win URC quarter-final clash
Glasgow Warriors finished top of the United Rugby Championship, unbeaten at home all season and having won 10 consecutive home games against Connacht. Connacht scraped into the playoffs in eighth place, facing challenging away results and lacking success in Glasgow. Key players return from injury for both sides, but Glasgow’s dominance at home makes them heavy favorites. The consensus is a predicted comfortable home win for Glasgow, expected to cover the -12.5 handicap in the quarter-final.
- Glasgow unbeaten at home, lead series vs Connacht 19-8.
- Connacht struggled away, enter playoffs in last place.
- Prediction: Comfortable home win for Glasgow (cover -12.5 handicap).
The Warriors topped the URC table and were unbeaten at home throughout the competition. It is going to be tough stopping them from claiming a title here but if anyone is to top them, Connacht are the most unlikely side to do it. I foresee an easy home win.
- Key Stats - Warriors Unbeaten at Home in URC
- Head to Head
- Glasgow Top of the Pile
- Connacht Snuck into Playoffs
- Glasgow vs Connacht Team News
Key Stats - Warriors Unbeaten at Home in URC
- Glasgow Warriors have won 9 consecutive home fixtures.
- Glasgow Warriors have won 10 consecutive home games against Connacht.
- Connacht have lost 5 of their last 9 away fixtures.
Head to Head
In 29 matches, Glasgow lead 19-8 with two draws.
Glasgow Top of the Pile
The Glasgow Warriors finished top of the United Rugby Championship standings after a strong campaign, winning 13 of their 18 matches and losing five.
They ended the regular season in first place with 65 points, securing a home quarter-final for their efforts.
Franco Smith's side did all their damage at home during their URC campaign. They defeated the Sharks 35-19, the Dragons 49-0, the Bulls 21-12, Edinburgh 24-12, Zebre 47-10, Munster 31-22, Leinster 38-17, Benetton 31-10, and Cardiff 40-17.
The Glasgow Warriors will fancy their chances of winning their quarter-final, as they have made their home ground a fortress this season, winning nine consecutive league matches, and they have a superb home winning record against Connacht.
Connacht Snuck into Playoffs
Connacht secured the final quarter-final place in the United Rugby Championship after a late surge in form during the closing stages of their campaign.
The Galway-based side placed eighth in the standings with 54 points from 18 matches, registering 10 victories and eight defeats.
The Westerners have had mixed results away from home in the URC this season. They lost 14-8 to Cardiff, 17-15 to Munster, 48-28 to the Dragons, and 52-17 to Leinster, defeated Zebre 31-15, Ulster 26-19, and the Stormers 33-24, and lost 33-21 to the Lions before defeating Edinburgh 26-5.
Connacht have a tough assignment ahead to emerge victorious in their quarter-final match against the Warriors, as they have lost ten in a row in Glasgow, and their hosts have yet to suffer a defeat on home soil in the Premiership this season.
Glasgow vs Connacht Team News
Glasgow Warriors
Scott Cummings and Jamie Dobie are expected to return from injury and feature against Connacht, alongside Matt Fagerson.
Gregor Brown is out with a calf injury, while Huw Jones remains unavailable due to a foot injury.
Connacht
Head coach Stuart Lancaster has stated that a victory in the quarter-final will be difficult: “Glasgow have threats in all positions. They’ll be at their very best. Scotstoun is a very difficult place to go and win.
“We need to defend well, there’s no doubt. But equally, I do think our attack, even with limited opportunities against Edinburgh, was good enough to get four tries. So we’ve got that as well. Obviously, one of the key differentials for Glasgow is their driving maul.”
Caolin Blade, Dylan Tierney-Martin and Finn Treacy have returned to training and could feature.
Dave Heffernan, Darragh Murray, Sean Jansen, and Harry West are still being assessed, with a decision on their availability expected later this week.
Verdict
The Glasgow Warriors have been in tremendous touch at home this season and are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap in their URC quarter-final match against Connacht.
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