Bristol vs Leinster
Bristol make a return to the Champions Cup after a long absence and face Irish giants Leinster in the opening match. The home side are currently flying high in the Premiership and are joint top of the log with five wins from their seven matches. The visitors are also the form team in the URC and currently lead the log with an outstanding return of seven wins from seven matches. Both teams are in great form so this should be an exciting contest with the home side in particular willing to run the ball form anywhere on the field.
TIP: It will be interesting to see if Bristol can play the high tempo running game against a Leinster team that is known for their rush defence. The visitors will try and suffocate the hosts so the home side will need another plan to negate this. Leinster have resisted the temptation to start All Black star Jordie Barrett but he does make the bench. The visitors are missing a number of first choice players but still boast a team loaded with international class. The bookies have Leinster as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.22, SoccerShop 1.22 and Bettabets 1.22
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Bristol vs Leinster
- This is the first ever meeting between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
Bristol beat Harlequins 48-24 in their last match while Leinster beat Ulster 27-20 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Leinster have decided to select youngster Sam Prendergast in the all-important fly half position after his heroics with the national team. He will be tasked with firing their backline that includes the formidable midfield pairing of Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw. Bristol have their own star centre in Benhard Janse van Rensburg, the number 12 has been one of the standout players in the league with his rampaging runs that always gets his side on the front foot. Leinster seem to have the edge in the forwards although the home sides pack are no pushover. The experience of the visitors makes me predict an away win by more than 10 points.
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Probable Starting XVs
Bristol
15 Rich Lane, 14 Jack Bates, 13 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 12 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 11 Gabriel Ibitoye, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Harry Randall, 8 Bill Mata, 7 Fitz Harding (c), 6 Santiago Grondona, 5 Joe Owen, 4 James Dun, 3 Max Lahiff, 2 Harry Thacker, 1 Ellis Genge
Leinster
15 Ciaran Frawley, 14 Jordan Larmour, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Jimmy O’Brien, 10 Sam Prendergast, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Jack Conan (c), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Max Deegan, 5 James Ryan, 4 Joe McCarthy, 3 Rabah Slimani, 2 Ronan Kelleher, 1 Jack Boyle
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Leinster victory are as follows:
Betway 1.22
SoccerShop 1.22
Bettabets 1.22
Odds comparison on the Leinster handicap:
The complete odds on the Leinster handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-9.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-9.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-9.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Leinster outright win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-9.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (-9.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-9.5)
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