Lions vs Zebre
The Lions welcome Zebre to the Emirates Stadium for this match in the URC. The home team will be delighted to be back on familiar ground after their four match European tour. The visitors are unbeaten in their last two matches after ending a run of 25 straight defeats. They have looked like a different team this season with their defence being the biggest improvement. The Lions will be satisfied with their performances abroad although they only managed to record one win. They lost a few close matches this season but will be expecting to win this match with a bonus point.
TIP: The Lions have kept changes to minimum throughout the season but it will be interesting to note if they retain Sanele Nohamba at ten. The little livewire seems to have sparked the potent backline so he could be selected again at ten. Zebre have been excellent in defence but will want to convert their possession into points. The match will be decided in the forwards and the Lions certainly have the advantage in this area. The bookies have the Lions as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.10, Gbets 1. 09 and Hollywoodbets 1.10
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Lions vs Zebre
- The Lions have won both the previous matches between the sides.
- Both matches produced over 60 point match aggregates.
Latest results for both teams
The Lions lost 24-17 to Ulster in their last match while Zebre drew 22-22 with Cardiff last time out.
PREDICTION
Both teams will be looking to run the ball as the conditions will be perfect for running rugby. The home team will be hoping that Nohamba can bring the likes of Richard Kriel and Edwill van der Merwe more into the match as they are both deadly finishers. Zebre have their own backline threats in Lorenzo Pani and Simone Gesi. Both of these players have excellent speed and footwork which will pose a threat to the home sides defence. The Lions will be looking to their scrum and lineout to dominate the opposition.I predict the home team will win this match by 9 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Lions
15 Quan Horn, 14 Richard Kriel, 13 Henco van Wyk, 12 Marius Louw (captain), 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Sanele Nohamba, 9 Morne Von der Berg, 8 Francke Horn, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 Emmanuel Tshituka, 5 Darrien-Lane Landsberg, 4 Ruben Schoeman, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 PJ Botha, 1 Corne Fourie
Zebre
15 Lorenzo Pani, 14 Jacopo Trulla, 13 Luca Morisi, 12 Enrico Lucchin, 11 Simone Gesi, 10 Geronimo Prisciantelli, 9 Alessandro Fusco, 8 Giovanni Licata (Captain), 7 Iacopo Bianchi, 6 Giacomo Ferrari, 5 Andrea Zambonin, 4 David Sisi, 3 Juan Pitinari, 2 Luca Bigi, 1 Danilo Fischetti
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Lions victory are as follows:
Betway 1.10
Gbets 1.09
Hollywoodbets 1.10
Odds comparison on the Zebre handicap:
The complete odds on the Zebre handicap:
Betway 1.90 (+15.5)
Gbets 1.87 (+15.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+15.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor returns on the Lions outright win therefore we suggest backing the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (+15.5), Gbets 1.87 (+15.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+15.5)
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