Scarlets vs Munster
Scarlets welcome Munster to the Parc y Scarlets for this URC encounter. This is the first of the matches after the competition returned from its mid-season break. Both teams have had campaigns that they will want to forget with the home side in 13th spot on the log while the visitors are in 11th spot. There are however a massive 12 points separating the teams with Munster on 24 points and the Scarlets on 12. It is hard to imagine that the defending champions are in danger of not making the playoffs as they are one point adrift of the top 8 spots.
TIP: Munster have been decimated by injuries this season with as many as 13 players out. They will be further weakened in this match by Irish national call ups. Scarlets also have players who are presently in the Six Nations camp with Wales. The visitors certainly have better depth in the reserves than the home side. Players like Alex Nankivell have been superb for Munster and they will again rely on him for his ball carrying ability. The bookies have Munster as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.30, Gbets 1.30 and Hollywoodbets 1.31
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Scarlets vs Munster
- Munster have won the last five matches between the sides.
- The last time Scarlets beat Munster was in 2019.
Latest results for both teams
Munster beat the Crusaders 21-19 in their last match while the Scarlets lost 31-19 to Edinburgh in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Scarlets are famous for their free-flowing rugby but their attack has been their biggest problem this season as they have struggled to piece together multiple phases. Much of their problems are in their forward pack which has been under pressure at lineout and scrum time. Munster have had similar problems in attack but will be glad that Joey Carbery is over his injury concerns. The former Ireland international could be the missing link to their backline problems. Munster will dominate the home side in the forwards therefore I predict and away win by 14 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Scarlets
Munster
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Munster victory are as follows:
Betway 1.30
Gbets 1.30
Hollywoodbets 1.31
Odds comparison on the Munster handicap:
The complete odds on the Munster handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-8.5)
Gbets 1.90 (-8.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.90 (-8.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Munster outright win therefore we suggest backing the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-8.5), Gbets 1.90 (-8.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.90 (-8.5)
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