Rugby Predictions for Today 18 May 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-05-2025 09:50 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Dolphins (Nrl) | 3.1021.001.37 | Bet Now |
| 22-05-2025 19:00 | Leigh Leopards v Hull FC | 2.7022.001.47 | Bet Now |
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| 24-05-2025 07:05 | Chiefs v Moana Pasifika | 1.1035.006.20 | Bet Now |
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1X2 Tips for Today
La Rochelle vs Montpellier
Tip 1: La Rochelle to win
Reason for the tip: Everything will be on the line when La Rochelle welcomes Montpellier to their fortress. Both teams are locked in on 52 points with a win taking them into the playoff positions. They are currently just a point behind the team in sixth spot. La Rochelle have had a disappointing season by their high standards and not making the playoffs will be disastrous. The biggest issue for them has been their poor home form. In their pomp of a few years ago, a home defeat was unthinkable but this season they have failed to win three times on their own patch.
La Rochelle will need their big name players to step up none more so than Captain Gregory Alldritt. The number eight will have to be at his best if he is to overcome a confident Montpellier team with everything on the line. The visitors have their own superstar number eight in Billy Vunipola although he starts the match on the bench. If his team is to have any chance, the former England international will need to have a storming game. Montpellier have won just twice away from home this season therefore I am tipping the hosts for the win.
Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs
Tip 2: Harlequins to win
Reason for the tip: It will be an emotional day at the Stoop when Harlequins take on the Exeter Chiefs in their penultimate match of the season. Both teams are out of contention for the playoffs but there will be a capacity crowd to say goodbye to one of their favourite sons Danny Care who is retiring. The England international has a record 394 cas for his club and will want nothing other than a comprehensive victory in his final home match. The Chiefs will want to be party poopers as they will be confident after beating the Saints last week. It was just their fourth win of the season.
Harlequins have kept changes to the minimum and will be looking to Marcus Smith to pull the strings from the flyhalf position. The visitors have found a new star in winger Paul Brown-Bampoe with the 22 year old carving up defences since his debut a few games ago. His battle with opposite number Cadan Murley promises to be one of the highlights. I am backing Harlequins to come out on top in this match.
Handicap Betting Tips For Today
La Rochelle vs Montpellier – Away team (+10.5)
Reason for tip: La Rochelle were once the most free flowing side in the Top 14 so it is with great surprise that they have struggled for cohesion in attack. They will need Antoine Hastoy to launch his impressive backline that features the likes of Jack Nowell and Diliyn Leyds. The home side have scraped wins this season and although I am tipping them for the win, Montpellier will be fired up for what is effectively a knockout match. I am backing the visitors to cover the +10.5 handicap.
Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs: Home Team (-17.5)
Reason for tip: The return of Rob Baxter to the head coaching role brough instant results for the Chiefs as they overcame the Champion Cup finalist, Northampton albeit a weakened Saints team. They will need to show that same fortitude on the road as Harlequins will be playing with plenty of pride as they will want to give Danny Care a memorable send off in front of their fans. Marcus Smith as always will be the key to Quins attack and if can get the likes of Tyrone Green and Cadan Murley into the game then it could be a long day for the Chiefs. I am backing the home side to win and cover the -17.5 handicap.
Accumulator of the Day
La Rochelle vs Montpellier -Home win
Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs– Home win
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Houston Sabre Cats vs Utah Warriors- Home win
Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion- Away win
Yesterday’s Results
- Fijian Drua – Home win✅
- Moana Pasifika vs Blues- Home win✅
- Sharks vs Scarlets- Home win✅
- Zebre vs Connacht- Home win❌
- Leinster vs Glasgow- Home win✅
- Bath vs Leicester Tigers- Home win✅
- Northampton Saints vs Saracens- Away win❌
Understanding Rugby Betting
It is crucial that players understand the different types of rugby betting. If a player places a wager on a handicap bet with fully understanding it, he could think they won the bet but instead they lost the bet as they did not understand how it works.
Different types of Rugby bets
Match Winner
The most self-explanatory of bets to take on a rugby match. This is the most common and oldest type of rugby bet in which you select Team A or Team B to win. The odds on this type of bet may be low especially if your team is the favourite.
Draw No Bet
The draw is quite rare in Rugby Union, but it does happen from time to time. If you’re worried about the draw messing up your bet then take a Draw No Bet market. Your bet will be refunded if the match result ends in a draw.
Handicap Betting
The most popular bets on rugby are handicap bets. This is often where some of the best value is to be found. The handicap is an advantage that bookmakers give one team to make the game more balanced. The team given the positive handicap can win, draw or lose the game by less than the handicap to cover the bet and win. The team with the negative handicap must win the match by more than the points set out in the handicap to win their bet.
Total points over/under
The over/under betting market involves predicting whether the total number of points scored in a match will be above or lower than a certain predetermined number. For instance, if you bet on the over/under 50 points market and you bet on under, the combined score of the two teams shouldn’t exceed 50.
First Try Scorer
Rugby fans know the excitement that comes when a player breaks through the defence to score the first try. Betting on the first-try scorer is about predicting which player from either team will cross the try line first. This bet type carries higher odds as it’s challenging to predict, making potential payouts more lucrative.
Anytime Try Scorer
Less specific than the first-try scorer bet, the anytime try scorer wager involves picking a player you believe will score a try at any point during the match. The odds are typically lower than for the first-try scorer but offer a better chance of a payout.
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