Bulls vs Munster
The Bulls welcome Munster to Loftus Versfeld for this crucial match in the URC competition. This is the first time the Bulls will be hosting one of the overseas teams. This match was due to take place months ago but was postponed due to Covid. The home team are in 10th position on the log with 23 points while the visitors are in third place with 40 points although they have played an extra game than the Bulls. It is crucial for the Bulls to win all their remaining home matches to stand a chance of making one of the playoff positions.
TIP: The Bulls team will be out to show why they have been winning all the domestic competitions. They have not performed well overseas but at their Fortress Loftus they are a different beast. Munster are in great form as they crushed the Dragons 64-3 last week but will be missing two key players from that win in Gavin Coombes and Craig Casey who are on national duty. The bookies have the Bulls as favourites and I also tip them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.44, Playabets 1.42 and Sunbet 1.41.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Bulls vs Munster
- This is the first ever meeting between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
Bulls won their last match 45-7 against Zebre while Munster won 64-3 against the Dragons in their last match.
PREDICTION
Bulls have always relied on a monster pack to dominate the opposition but the Munster team also have a strong forward pack. Both these team have recently tried to play a more expansive game and if the respective fly halves can ignite the backlines then we could be in for an exciting match. The Bulls will be looking to Captain Marcell Coetzee to lead from the front as he is one of the few players that have played against Munster before. One of the most anticipated contests will be between the two fullbacks as they are both great attacking players. I am predicting the Bulls to win by more than 12 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Bulls
15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Madosh Tambwe, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Arno Botha, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Jacques van Rooyen, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp
Munster
15 Mike Haley, 14 Calvin Nash, 13 Chris Farrell, 12 Rory Scannell, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Ben Healy, 9 Neil Cronin, 8 Alex Kendellen, 7 Chris Cloete, 6 Jack O’Donoghue (c), 5 Fineen Wycherley, 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 Stephen Archer, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 Josh Wycherley
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.44
Playabets 1.42
Sunbet 1.41
Odds comparison on the Bulls handicap :
The complete odds on the Bulls handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (-6.5) 1.90
Sunbet (-6.5) 1.92
Playabets (-6.5) 1.92
Predictions and Odds in details
Two international wingers in Simon Zebo and Cornal Hendricks will go toe to toe against each other. Both men are in the twilight of their careers and will relish an opportunity to get the better of each other. Both these teams traditional strengths are their driving mauls and whichever team gains dominance in this area will win this match. There are poor odds on the Bulls win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better returns. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (-6.5) 1.90, Sunbet (-6.5) 1.92 and Playabets (-6.5) 1.92
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