United Rugby Championship: Blue Bulls vs Lions Prediction

Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash between the Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld, kicking off at 2PM, promises to be a spectacle. The all-South African showdown is the only URC game of the weekend, and it is shaping up to be a Springbok trial of sorts, with the international season coming up. Let’s look at the betting preview and predictions for this game.

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Betting Preview

The Lions will be licking their lips after a win over the Stormers, with the Bulls suffering a shock defeat at home to the Sharks in their last respective outings. The Bulls are still sitting pretty in third place but cannot afford another defeat at home.  

The Bulls’ dominance in the scrum, led by their formidable front row, is a significant advantage. The Lions’ props, such as Asenathi Ntlabakanye, will need to perform exceptionally to challenge the Bulls’ scrum superiority. 

In their last five encounters, the Bulls have won four times, with the Lions securing a single victory. The Bulls are favoured to win, with odds of around 1.29 which reflects their superior position in the standings and recent form.

Prediction

Prediction: Blue Bulls by 8-14 points at 3.65.