2023 United Rugby Championship – Round 14 Bet Preview:
The business end of the United Rugby Championship is very much on the horizon and there will be plenty of sides jostling for position. Leinster remain the team to beat, revelling in their 100% record in the competition this season, whilst the likes of Stormers and Ulster look to have season defining weekends on their hands here.
At the bottom of the pile, winless Zebre continue to struggle, whilst the likes of the Dragons, Scarlets and the Lions are languishing above them.
With plenty of rugby to be played, here is a rundown of some of this week’s United Rugby Championship fixtures:
Glasgow Warriors vs Ulster
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Two sides with almost identical records in the United Rugby Championship this season face off, as the Glasgow Warriors host Ulster. Warriors have been a side in decent form this term, which is reflected by their league position of 5th. A win here against an Ulster side above them would really propel them into contention but Ulster look to be coming good at the right time, following a serious blip at the start of 2023.
Match Betting Tips
Ulster to win the match – 12/10
Ulster are starting to tick in all competition and with the business end of the season looming, they should be bang up for this one here in Glasgow.
Munster vs Ospreys
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Cracking the top 5 will be a target for Munster this season and they will be looking to secure a big home win, as they take on the struggling Ospreys. Inconsistency has blighted Munster’s campaign this year, with just 7 wins from 13 games but they are generally formidable at home. Meanwhile, the Ospreys are an improving side, who are hard to beat but their league position of 12th is representative of the struggles they have had this term.
Match Betting Tips
Munster to win the match – 1/12
This one should be much tighter than the odds suggest but Munster are a good side, who may have too much about them for the plucky Ospreys.
Scarlets vs Edinburgh Rugby
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It has been a tough season for the Llanelli Scarlets, who find themselves in 14th place in the URC table, with just a handful of games to play. They take on an Edinburgh side who have also huffed and puffed this term, without picking up too many meaningful results but they are notoriously difficult to break down. Both sides will fancy their chances here, in what looks to be a very closely contested one on paper.
Match Betting Tips
Scarlets to win the match – 17/20
Playing at home is sure to assist the Scarlets in this one and whilst Edinburgh won’t be overawed, a home win could be on the cards here.
Cardiff Rugby vs Benetton
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Cardiff will be looking to start climbing the URC table, as they welcome one of the surprise packages this season in Benetton. Cardiff sit 11th, with 6 wins from 13 games played and whilst the results haven’t always been there, they have played some excellent rugby so far this term. Benetton meanwhile have been going well in all competitions and their form is representative of the wider upturn in performance level across Italian rugby generally.
Match Betting Tips
Benetton to win the match – 19/10
It would be quite a shock but Benetton have been in good form this term and they certainly won’t fear Cardiff in this one.
