Leinster vs Scarlets Predictions & Tips - Leinster too strong for Scarlets

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 30 May 2025

Ralph Staniforth 30 May 2025

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Leinster aims for the URC title, leveraging home advantage.
Scarlets defeated Leinster previously but faced rested Leinster.
Leinster expected to field a full-strength squad for dominance.

Expired

Scarlets beat Leinster in April this year. (Getty Images)

Leinster vs Scarlets Preview

Leinster are a very strong side and have not lost at home this season in the URC. While they did lose to the Scarlets, it was a game without their major players. The hosts should advance but the handicap market holds the value.

Leinster vs Scarlets Preview
Head to Head
Leinster Form
Leinster Injuries & Team News
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News

Leinster have won 16 of their 18 URC matches.
Leinster have won all 9 home URC matches this season.
Scarlets beat Leinster in April this year.
Scarlets have won 4 of their last 6 matches.

Head to Head

Leinster have had the better of the meetings against Scarlets in the past. However, the Welsh outfit did win at home against Leinster a few weeks ago.

Leinster Form

Leinster has once again been the dominant force in the URC, but in the recent past, that has not led to the title. After another disappointing exit in the Champions Cup, the hosts will be desperate to claim the URC title.

With 16 victories in 18 games, no one has really challenged Leinster. Both of their defeats came when playing with their top players rested. After losing 27-24 to Northampton in the Champions Cup semi-final, Leinster thrashed Zebre 76-5 at home.

In the final round robin match, Leinster were far more challenged, but still managed a 13-5 victory against defending champions, Glasgow.

Leinster Injuries & Team News

With the season nearing its end and the URC the final cup available, Leinster will surely not risk anything. I do expect them to field a full-strength side this Saturday.

Scarlets Form

Not many expected the Scarlets to make the top eight, but the Welsh side has exceeded expectations. They won nine, lost eight and drew one game during the round robin stage of the URC.

The Scarlets made an impressive end to the season, winning four of their last six matches, which included a 35-22 win over Leinster at home. The week before, Scarlets beat the Dragons away from home.

The win over Leinster was followed by an impressive 32-19 success against the Lions in Johannesburg. The season ended in a 12-3 defeat to the Sharks in Durban, still an impressive performance from the Scarlets.

Scarlets Injuries & Team News

I don’t foresee too many changes to the Scarlets side that featured against the Sharks a fortnight ago.

Verdict

Leinster v Scarlets

Scarlets are backed to get within 26.5 points of Leinster.

Scarlets +26.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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