Stormers vs Zebre
This is also one of the rescheduled matches from earlier in the season when Covid was at its worst in the country. The Stormers were unlucky to lose their last match when they were beaten 19-17 by Connacht. Zebre also lost their last match when they went down to Ospreys 27-22. This is the first ever meeting between these sides. The Italians are severely depleted as they have many players away on national duty. The Stormers are currently in 9th position with 24 points while Zebre are bottom of the log with just 2 points.
TIP: Stormers will be disappointed if they did not achieve a bonus point victory in this match against a team that is yet to win this season. The closest to a victory the Italians have come is two losing bonus points. The Stormers must guard against complacency in this match as they have rested regular captain Steven Kitshoff with Deon Fourie taking the reins in this match. The bookies have the Stormers as heavy favourites and I also tip them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.01, Playabets 1.01 and Sunbet 1.01.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Stormers vs Zebre
- This is the first ever meeting between these sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Stormers lost 19-17 in their last match against Connacht while Zebre lost 27-22 against the Ospreys in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Stormers have loaded their forwards with big ball carriers that almost always get past the first defender. Their loose trio is not only good at going forward but they have one of the best turnover specialists in the competition in Deon Fourie. The Italians will look to Italy flyhalf Carlo Canna to guide them around the pack as there have been many last changes in this match. The Stormers have the dangerous Warrick Gelant back for this match and if he is given any space then the Italians will be chasing shadows. I back the Scots to win this match by under 30 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Stormers
15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Hacjivah Dayimani, 6 Deon Fourie (c), 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Adre Smith, 3 Neethling Fouche, 2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1 Brok Harris
Zebre
15 Jacopo Trulla, 14 Junior Laloifi, 13 Erich Cronjé, 12 Timothy O’Malley, 11 Asaeli Tuivuaka, 10 Carlo Canna, 9 Nicolò Casilio, 8 Renato Giammarioli (captain), 7 Iacopo Bianchi, 6 Luca Andreani, 5 Andrea Zambonin, 4 Liam Mitchell, 3 Ion Neculai, 2 Massimo Ceciliani, 1 Paolo Buonfiglio.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Stormers victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.01
Playabets 1.01
Sunbet 1.01
Odds comparison on the Zebre handicap :
The complete odds on the Zebre handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+31.5) 1.90
Sunbet (+31.5) 1.88
Playabets (+31.5) 1.87
Predictions and Odds in details
The Stormers have deadly attackers like Gelant, Damian Willemse and Seabelo Senatla in their backline. The Italians will need to be very accurate when they kick for territory as these three players will exploit the situation if they are given time and space on the ball. The driving maul is another huge weapon for the home team. Zebre must be able to defend theses mauls. There are is no money on the Stormers win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+31.5) 1.90, Sunbet (+31.5) 1.88 and Playabets (+31.5) 1.87
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