Rugby Predictions Today

Rugby Predictions Today 16th February

Our TopBets rugby experts will provide you with the latest predictions on rugby from across the globe. The emphasis will be on the major leagues like the United Rugby Championship(URC), Super Rugby and of course our very own local Currie Cup. All the major international tournaments such as the Rugby Championships and the Six Nations will also be covered. 

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1X2 Tips for Today 

Dragons vs Glasgow

Tip 1: Glasgow to win 

Reason for the tip: The Dragons are on a horror run of one win in their last 13 matches across all competitions. Things don’t get much easier for them as the champions Glasgow Warriors are in town for this URS encounter. The one bit of good news for the home side is the fact that the Scottish outfit will be missing as many as eight internationals who are away on Six Nations duty.  

The Dragons have been unlucky at home as they have lost some nail biters right at the very end of the match. The visitors despite missing a number of first team regulars still have plenty of firepower in their ranks. I am backing the likes of Josh McKay and Johnny Matthews to see their side to victory.

Clermont vs Toulouse

Tip 2: Clermont to win 

Reason for the tip: Clermont will be looking to get back to winning ways when they play host to the log leading Toulouse. The home side will fancy their chances of getting the win as the visitors have more than half their squad unavailable for selection as they are away on national duty.

Toulouse will be concerned about their dip in form as they have only won two of their last four league matches albeit with them selecting weakened squads. The desperation of the home team to make the playoffs will be enough for them to snatch the victory in this match.   

Canon Eagles vs Wild Knights

Tip 3: Wild Knights

Reason for the tip: The Canon Eagles will be looking to inflict the first defeat of the season on the Wild Knights when two sides clash. The home side are currently in fifth spot, just a spot below the top four playoff position. The Wild Knights on the other hand are having a stellar season and sit in second spot but have a game in hand. If they have this encounter, they go back to the top.

The visitors have a star-studded lineup that features Springbok World Cup winners, Damian De Allende and Lood de Jager. The Canon Eagles task has been made all the more difficult with another Springbok, Jesse Kriel not involved in this match. 

Handicap Betting Tips For Today

Dragons vs Glasgow: Away team (-12.5)

Reason for tip: The Dragons have won just once all season so the chances of upsetting the champions seem very unlikely. Glasgow on the other hand will not be happy with just four points and will be going all out for the bonus point. They will need to score around 30 points for the four try bonus point therefore I feel they will win this match by more than 13 points.

The Dragon’s attack has been toothless while the visitors defence is among the best in the league so Glasgow will cover the handicap of 12 points in their victory.

Clermont vs Toulouse: Home team (-6.5)

Reason for tip: Clermont at home has traditionally been one of the most difficult places for visiting teams to win. They may not have that aura of their past great teams but this season their home form has been excellent. Although they are facing the champions, Toulouse will be putting out a team that largely picked from their Academy.

Since the Top 14 requires a team to win by three clear tries in order to secure a try bonus point, I fully expect Clermont to attempt racking up the points against the visitors’ weakened side. The home team will cover the 7-point handicap and win by more than 10 points.

Canon Eagles vs Wild Knights: Away side (-7.5)

Reason for tip: The Wild Knights will be disappointed with their drawn match last time out and will be looking to bounce back with a win when they travel to the Eagles. It is incredible that the Wild Knights have never lost to their opponents in seven previous meetings.

The home side will be missing their star player, Jesse Kriel while the visitors are at full strength. The superb attacking ability of the Wild Knights suggest they will be racking up another four try bonus point win therefore they should cover the seven-point handicap. 

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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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