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Last updated: 03 Oct 2024
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  • Lions won their last match against Ulster 35-22.
  • Edinburgh lost their first two matches this season.
  • Expect rotational changes from both teams for fresh strategy.
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Edinburgh lost their first two matches narrowly (Getty Images)

Lions vs Edinburgh Preview


The Lions are generally strong at home and were very good last week against Ulster. However, Edinburgh took the Bulls all the way last weekend, and I feel the same could happen here.
  • Lions vs Edinburgh Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Lions Form
  • Lions Injuries & Team News
  • Edinburgh Form
  • Edinburgh Injuries & Team News

  • Lions won their last match.
  • Edinburgh have lost their last 2 matches.
  • Edinburgh have lost their last 2 matches by 2 & 6 points.
  • Edinburgh won their last match against the Lions by 1 point.

Head to Head


Edinburgh were victorious 17-16 at home against the Lions last season.

Lions Form


The Lions will be looking for a second home win to get their season started this weekend when they face off against Edinburgh.

After the South African sides missed round one, the Lions got their season off to a strong start last weekend, beating Ulster 35-22 at home.

The match was largely dominated, particularly in the first half, by the Lions who were confident after reaching the Currie Cup final the week prior.

Lions Injuries & Team News


There may be a couple of rotational changes to the side, but the Lions do have a settled side, so don’t expect too many differences from last week.

Edinburgh Form


Edinburgh have not made the best start to the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season, losing their opening two matches.

In round one, the Scottish side when down 33-31 at home to Leinster. It was a game Edinburgh would feel they should have won against a side without many first team starts.

However, last week, Edinburgh made the trip down to South Africa, facing off against the URC runners-up from last season, the Bulls. Edinburgh lost the game 22-16 but again would feel like they should have won.

They dominated much of the set piece, but poor discipline cost them in the end. Avoiding defeat this weekend will be key as a start with three losses could prove costly later in the tournament.

Edinburgh Injuries & Team News


Given that this is their third game and their second in South Africa, Edinburgh are likely to rotate against the Lions on Saturday.

Verdict

Edinburgh are tipped to get within eight points of the Lions. I wouldn’t put an upset win beyond them, either.

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