Lions vs Stormers Betting Tips - Lions can dominate Stormers in Currie Cup clash
The Lions are well-positioned ahead of their home fixture against the Stormers in the Currie Cup. Following a spirited comeback for a draw against the Sharks, they have strong momentum and a solid home record, winning three of their last five at home and beating the Stormers in three straight encounters. The Stormers, despite a commanding recent win over the Bulls, struggle away, losing four of their last five on the road. Prediction: Lions to cover the -6.5 handicap.
- Lions are unbeaten in 3 home games vs Stormers & tipped to cover -6.5 handicap.
- Stormers have lost 4 of their last 5 away games in Currie Cup.
- Playoff hopes on the line for both teams in this key clash.
Lions came back superbly to grasp a draw against the Sharks week. They are tipped to see off the Stormers on home soil.
- Key Stats - Lions Playoff Hopes
- Lions Lead H2H
- Lions Crucial Draw Last Week
- Stormers Looking for a Repeat Performance
- Team News & Starting Lineups
Key Stats - Lions Playoff Hopes
- Lions have won 3 of their last 5 home matches (Currie Cup).
- Lions have won 3 consecutive games against the Stormers (Currie Cup).
- Stormers have lost 4 of their last 5 away fixtures (Currie Cup).
- Stormers have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches against the Lions (Currie Cup).
Lions Lead H2H
The Fidelity ADT Lions have a slight edge over Stormers XXIII, with 17 victories to 14, including one draw in 32 meetings in the Carling Currie Cup since 2010.
Lions Crucial Draw Last Week
The Lions scored a try after 83 minutes of play to secure a dramatic 22-22 draw with the Sharks XV away from home last weekend after leading 10-5 at half-time.
Before that performance, the Golden Lions lost 29-27 to the Cheetahs away from home, and defeated the Pumas 52-29 and the Bulls 42-19 at home, respectively, before losing 31-19 to the Griquas away from home and 38-29 to Boland at home.
The Fidelity ADT Lions are sixth in the Carling Currie Cup table with 15 points from six matches.
The Lions will fancy their chances of winning their remaining fixture in the regular season to remain in the hunt for a semi-final berth, as they defeated the Stormers four times in their last five clashes on home soil.
Stormers Looking for a Repeat Performance
The Stormers XXIII produced an excellent first half of rugby against the Bulls last weekend, winning 50-26 away from home after leading 33-7 at the break.
Earlier in their campaign, the team from Cape Town defeated the Griquas 25-19 at home, lost 41-3 away to Boland, and beat the Sharks 36-28 at home before losing 31-26 to the Cheetahs at home and 29-7 to the Pumas away from home.
Stormers XXIII are fifth in the Currie Cup standings with 16 points from six games.
The Stormers will be pleased with the recent result, and will be out to repeat that performance against the Lions to keep their chances of making the semi-finals alive; however, they have lost three in a row to their opponents, including by 21 points last season in Johannesburg.
Team News & Starting Lineups
Lions
Vuyo Gwiji, Armand Combrinck, and Gilermo Mentoe scored a try each against the Sharks XV last weekend.
Sam Francis landed two conversions and a penalty in the match.
Starting XV: Gilermo Mentoe, 14 Keagan Smith, 13 Ethan Adams, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Latica Nela, 10 Matt Coetzee, 9 Asad Moos, 8 Jarod Cairns (c), 7 Renzo du Plessis, 6 Thando Biyela, 5 JD Hattingh, 4 Siba Qoma, 3 Ruan Swart, 2 Armand Combrinck, 1 Juan Schoeman
Replacements: 16 Mahle Sithole, 17 Cecil Parsons, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Dylan Sjoblom, 20 Marco Ferreira, 21 Zian Cilliers, 22 Exauce Kevani, 23 Luke Cannon
Stormers XXIII
Joel Leotlela scored a brace against the Bulls last weekend.
Markus Muller, Kyle Smith, Herman Lubbe, Mhleli Khuzwayo, and Eric Basson contributed a try each.
Kyle Smith landed six conversions and a penalty in the match.
Starting XV: Dylan Miller, 14 Joel Leotlela, 13 Markus Muller, 12 Luke Burger, 11 Mfundo Ndhlovu, 10 Kyle Smith, 9 Ezekiel Ngobeni (captain), 8 Eric Basson, 7 Louw Nel, 6 Xola Nyali, 5 Gary Porter, 4 Tom Barnard, 3 Herman Lubbe, 2 Vernon Paulo, 1 Mhleli Khuzwayo
Replacements: 16 Altus Rabe, 17 Hencus van Wyk, 18 Danie Kruger, 19 Luan Botha, 20 Gert Kemp, 21 Tiaan Fourie, 22 Dominic Malgas, 23 Kian Davis
Verdict
The Lions have an excellent home record against the visitors and are tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap in their Currie Cup clash against the Stormers.
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