Rugby Predictions for Today 04 April 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04-04-2025 19:00 | Provence Rugby v US Dax | 6.6030.001.09 | Bet Now |
| 04-04-2025 19:00 | Northampton Saints v Asm Clermont Auvergne | 1.2930.004.20 | Bet Now |
| 04-04-2025 19:00 | Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards | 1.9819.001.84 | Bet Now |
| 04-04-2025 19:00 | Edinburgh Rugby v Lions | 4.9035.001.16 | Bet Now |
| 04-04-2025 19:00 | Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils | 6.8030.001.09 | Bet Now |
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1X2 Tips for Today
Chiefs vs Reds
Tip 1: Chiefs to win
Reason for the tip: The Chiefs welcome the Reds to Hamilton to kick off the weekend’s Super Rugby action. The home team are currently in second spot with 22 points, just a point behind their opponents who lead the table. The Reds have been one of the most improved teams in the competition and fully deserve the top spot while the Chiefs know that victory will take them to the summit. The home side have seen the return of some key players in recent weeks which is a major positive.
The Reds also welcome back to of their Wallaby stars in Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight. They were sorely missed in their last outing when they narrowly beat the Force 28-24. The visitors are one of the few teams to have a decent record away to the Chiefs so the home side will be taking no chances. I am backing the home side for a narrow victory.
Edinburgh vs Lions
Tip 2: Edinburgh to win
Reason for the tip: It’s the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup as Edinburgh welcomes the Lions to the Hive Stadium. The home side are fresh off a comprehensive victory over the Dragons while the visitors need an immediate response after being whitewashed 42-0 in their last match against Glasgow. The Lions are a proud side so we are sure to see a backlash from their players. They will be delighted their star Morne van der Berg is back in the nine jersey after his injury.
Edinburgh will be without Duhan van de Merwe for this match after the giant winger injured himself against the Dragons. The Lions have moved Marius Louw and JC Pretorius to the bench so they have an impact in the second period. I am expecting Edinburgh to take the victory in front of their home supporters as they have brilliant game breakers like Darcy Graham and Wes Goosen.
Northampton Saints vs Clermont
Tip 3: Saints to win
Reason for the tip: The Northampton Saints play host to Clermont in the first of the Champions Cup quarter finals. The home side will be looking to put a frustrating Premiership campaign behind them as this competition is their only chance of silverware. The visitors are still in the running for a playoff position in the TOP14 but this is the one tournament that has always eluded them. They are bringing a full strength team to Franklin Gardens and are expected to push the Saints all the way.
Finn Russell returns to the Saints team and it is his partnership with Alex Mitchell that will go a long way to deciding the match. The French side have Alex Newsome back from injury and he will form a dangerous back three with Alveraki Raka and Batista Delguy. I am predicting a narrow win for the home side.
Handicap Betting Tips For Today
Chiefs vs Reds: Away team (+13.5)
Reason for tip: The Chiefs had a bye in the last round of matches therefore the Reds will be looking to catch them out early on. The visitors are the only team in the competition that are yet to take a penalty shot as all their kicks are for touch. They will continue to adopt this style so the Chiefs maul defence will need to be excellent especially close to the try line.
The Chiefs have arguably the most potent backline in the competition led by the irrepressible Damian Mckenzie. If the flyhalf can get his backs into the game then the visitors will be in for a long afternoon. The Reds have also shown some excellent attacking moves thus far so we can expect a close contest. I am backing the Reds to cover the +13.5 handicap. .
Edinburgh vs Lions: Away Team(+14.5)
Reason for tip: Edinburgh used their power game to beat the Dragons into submission last time out. They will however be facing a Lions team that has a powerful pack and a much stronger scrum. The visitors can be a threat in the match if they can find a way to convert their possession into points. The return of Van den Berg in the nine jersey will certainly help in this regard as he is constantly sniping around the rucks and mauls.
Both teams play an attacking brand of rugby and they also both rely on their forward packs to give them the platform to attack from. Since they are evenly matched up front, the Edinburgh backline makes me believe they will win. I do however expect the Lions to cover the +14.5 handicap.
Northampton Saints vs Clermont: Away side (+13.5)
Reason for tip: The Saints have struggled to hit the heights of last season when they were crowned Premiership champions. The biggest issue has been their long injury list which has prevented them from playing their expansive running game. Clermont on the other hand have developed a solid game plan for their matches on the road. They have always been strong at home but poor away but that has changed this season. I am backing the visitors to cover the +13.5 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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