We’ve put together our predictions for scores and possible bonus points for Round 5 of the Champions Cup. We got 90% of results correct in Round 4. Can we go one better?
Gloucester v Munster
It’s all to play for technically in Pool 2. The tightest group on paper. Munster top the pool on 12 points, Gloucester
Prediction – Munster Win (+12)
RESULT – Gloucester 15 – Munster 41 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Montpellier v Newcastle
Montpellier will be looking for revenge after their loss to Newcastle in the
Prediction -Montpellier (+20) Bonus Point Win
RESULT – Montpellier 45 – Newcastle 8 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Leinster v Toulouse
If this game is half as good as their first encounter this season, we’re in for a treat. Two teams that have been in scintillating form this season come head to head in Dublin. Toulouse pipped Leinster in France but we expect Leinster to take the spoils this weekend. Sexton will be a huge loss for Leinster but there is enough quality in the squad to see them take what we think will be a narrow victory.
Prediction – Leinster Win (+7)
RESULT – Leinster 29 – Toulouse 13 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Bath v Wasps
Both teams have little hope of progressing past the pool stages in this years competition but this dead rubber game could hopefully provide a platform for fringe players to gain some valuable European experience.
Prediction – Bath (+6) Both Team Try Bonus Points
RESULT – Bath 18- Wasps 16 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Ulster v Racing 92
On paper, this is a no brainer. Racing 92 should be firm favourites but 2 big factors come into play in this fixture. Ulster are typically very strong in Europe at home and the French don’t seem to like Belfast. Racing are in the driving seat to top the group and will remain that way even if they lose in Belfast however, Ulster’s chances of progressing further than the pools means a win is essential.
Prediction – Ulster Win (+9)
RESULT – Ulster 26 – Racing 22 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Scarlets v Leicester Tigers
Another dead rubber game with both teams effectively out. Scarlets have injury issues everywhere. Welsh Hooker Ken Owens lines up at No.8 again after making the switch last week to assist with the Scarlet’s injury crisis. Leicester Tigers have experienced a reassurance of late and we expect them to get the win.
Prediction – Leicester Tigers Win (+9) Both teams, try bonus points
RESULT – Scarlets 33 – Leicester 10 –
Prediction – Wrong ❌
Toulon v Edinburgh
Toulon are out, Edinburgh are in the mix. Toulon have had a torrid season and the Stade Mayol is not the fortress it once was. They will probably still go into the game as the bookies favourite but we expect Edinburgh to nick a win.
Prediction – Edinburgh Win (+8)
RESULT – Toulon 17 – Edinburgh 28 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Exeter Chiefs v Castres
Exeter have named a strong lineup for the clash at Sandy Park and we can’t see anything but a home win this weekend.
Prediction – Exeter Win (+18) Try Bonus
RESULT – Exeter 34 – Castres 12 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Lyon v Saracens
Lyon are out. They sit bottom of the pool while Saracens will look to bounce back from their defeat against Sale last week to continue their unbeaten run in Europe. We expect this to go one way, Saracens.
Prediction – Saracens Win (+15) Try Bonus
RESULT – Lyon 10 – Saracens 28 –
Prediction - Correct✅
Glasgow v Cardiff
Glasgow suffered a shock domestic loss last week to Benetton but their European hopes are still very much alive but a win is essential to keep their hopes alive and keep the pressure on Saracens. Glasgow to win comfortably.
Prediction – Glasgow Win (+13) Try Bonus
RESULT – Glasgow 33 – Cardiff 24 –
Prediction – Correct✅
This weeks prediction score – 9/10 (90%)
No bang on score predictions this week but stuck the neck out with bold calls on Edinburgh & Ulster victories over big French opposition.
90% for consecutive rounds for our Champions Cup score predictions. Check back next week to see if we can go one better!
