Scarlets vs Stormers
Both teams will be going all out for the win as the Scarlets look to overtake the Ospreys while the Stormers are looking to claim a home quarter final. The visitors have won their last seven matches and have been in brilliant form. The Scarlets will need to be at the top of their game in order to beat the visitors. These teams have contrasting styles of play with the South African team relying on their power game while the Welsh team love to run the ball from anywhere.
TIP: The Stormers have only lost four matches all season which is the least by any team in the competition but have dropped points in two drawn matches. They have a simple game plan that involves the forwards laying a platform for the backs to run the opposition ragged with their speed. The Scarlets will need to match the visitors up front if they are to win. The bookies have the Stormers as favourites but I fancy a Scarlets upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 2.40, Playabets 2.30 and Sunbet 2.35
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Scarlets vs Stormers
- This is the first ever meeting between the teams.
Latest results for both teams
The Scarlets won their last match 54-36 against the Dragons while the Stormers beat Leinster 20-13 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Both teams have young but very exciting flyhalfs but it will be the ten that can better link their backline that comes out as the winner. Mannie Libbok is the leading points scorer in the competition and Scarlets will need to watch him closely otherwise he can very quickly take the game away from them. The Stormers certainly have the advantage in the scrum and in the forwards therefore the Scarlets need to play a running game and avoid too many set pieces. They will look to international stars Liam Williams and Jonathan Davies to lead the attack and defence. I am predicting a home win by two points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Scarlets
15 Tom Rogers; 14 Liam Williams, 13 Jonathan Davies (c), 12 Johnny Williams, 11 Ryan Conbeer, 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Sione Kalamafoni, 7 Josh Macleod, 6 Aaron Shingler, 5 Jac Price, 4 Tom Price, 3 Javan Sebastian, 2 Shaun Evans, 1 Steff Thomas
Stormers
15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Hacjivah Dayimani, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 JJ Kotze, 1 Steven Kitshoff (c)
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Scarlets victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 2.40
Playabets 2.30
Sunbet 2.35
Odds comparison on the Scarlets handicap :
The complete odds on the Scarlets handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+2.5) 1.91
Sunbet (+2.5) 1.89
Playabets (+2.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
The Stormers have arguably the best rolling maul in the competition and the Scarlets will need to find a way to defend it otherwise the Stormers will have a field day. There are plenty of great head to head battles in this match but the highlight for me will be the experienced eighth man Sione Kalamafoni up against the young gun Evan Roos. Both are hard running players but Roos is also great over the ball. There are great odds on the Scarlets upset win but if you are looking for a safety bet then I suggest taking them on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+2.5) 1.91, Sunbet (+2.5) 1.89 and Playabets (+2.5) 1.81
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