Rugby Predictions for Today 20 April 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-04-2025 09:50 | Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2.4720.001.55 | Bet Now |
| 24-04-2025 19:00 | Warrington Wolves v St Helens | 2.1319.001.72 | Bet Now |
| 24-04-2025 19:00 | Biarritz Olympique v AS Beziers Herault | 1.4222.002.85 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 06:00 | Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons | 2.0321.001.79 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 07:05 | Chiefs v Western Force | 1.0440.008.40 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 08:05 | New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights | 3.2524.001.33 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 09:35 | Reds v Blues | 2.0425.001.75 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 10:10 | Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs | 5.4029.001.14 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 17:00 | Stade Montois Rugby v US Dax | 1.2822.003.70 | Bet Now |
| 25-04-2025 17:30 | Stade Nicois v Provence Rugby | 3.7023.001.27 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips for Today
Bristol vs Leicester Tigers
Tip 1: Bristol to win
Reason for the tip: Two playoff chasing teams meet in this encounter when Bristol welcomes the Leicester Tigers to Ashton Gates. The home side are currently second on the table with 36 points while the visitors are five points behind in third spot. Both teams are coming off losses with Bristol being thrashed by Gloucester while the Tigers were beaten at home by Saracens. The visitors will need a bonus point win if they are to catch Bristol. The Bears will need to improve their defence as it was non-existent in their last match. The Tigers have some deadly finishers like Adam Radwan who can exploit a weak defence.
The Tigers are under more pressure to win especially after Saracens win yesterday meant they leapfrog them on the table. The Bears will be delighted their playmaker AJ McGinty is back from injury as they looked lost in attack in some matches. The bench strength of the home team will be the difference between the side therefore I predict a win for Bristol.
Stade Français vs Toulouse
Tip 2: Stade Francais to win
Reason for the tip: Two teams at the opposite spectra of the table meet when Stade Francais and Toulouse lock horns. The home side are enduring a season to forget but still have much to play for as they seek to avoid relegation. It is almost unthinkable that one of the traditional powerhouses of French rugby are in this position considering the talent at their disposal. Toulouse have no such worries and are currently top of the log with another win taking them closer to secure top spot. They have managed fairly well without their talisman Anton Dupont and are through to the Champions Cup semi final as well.
Stade Francais have always relied heavily on the forward packs to dominate before the backs took over. This season however they have not been able to do that as the opposition teams have been stronger in the forwards. Toulouse have made a number of changes for this match but I am still tipping them for the win.
Handicap Betting Tips For Today
Stade Français vs Toulouse – Away team (+5.5)
Reason for tip: The depth of talent at Toulouse is amazing as even their youth players are able to compete with any other team. For this match they will have some experienced players available like hooker Peato Mauvaka who will be trusted to lead the younger players around the park. Regular fullback Juan Cruz Mallia takes the reins in the fly half position so Stade will need to be at their. Toulouse are full of confidence and I expect them to win and cover the +5.5 handicap.
Bristol vs Leicester Tigers: Home team (-6.5)
Reason for tip: The Bristol Bears have always been synonymous with running rugby with this season being no different. Their second position on the log is due to their attacking ability and their excellent forwards pack. They will have their hands full though as the Tigers have looked a different team under Michael Chieka. The Aussie has added a new attacking dimension with the signing of Adan Radwan adding to the danger they pose. The Bears will be looking to the halfback pairing of Harry Randall and McGinty to get their dangerous backline players into the game. I am tipping the home side to win and cover the -6.5 handicap.
Accumulator of the Day
Stade Français vs Toulouse -Home win
Bristol vs Leicester– Home win
Houston Sabercats vs Nola Gold- Home win
San Diego Legion vs Utah Warriors- Away win
Wales(W) vs Ireland(W) – Away win
Yesterday’s Results
- Fijian Drua vs Waratahs- Home win✅
- Stormers vs Connacht- Home win✅
- Chiefs vs Highlanders- Home win✅
- Munster vs Bulls- Home win❌
- Dragons vs Scarlets- Away win✅
- Leinster vs Ulster- Home 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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