Anticipated Outcomes - Round 13
Let's dive into the URC action happening on March 21 and 22, 2025. Four South African rugby teams will be slugging it out in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Got your popcorn ready? Here's the lowdown!
Friday, March 21- Cardiff vs Emirates Lions (21:35 SAST) - The Lions have a golden chance to steal a victory from struggling Cardiff. Welp, Cardiff hasn't won a single game in 2025 and is on a three-match losing streak. Meanwhile, the Lions are coming off a close 25-22 loss to the Sharks. We reckon the Lions have the edge here, with Henco van Wyk and Quan Horn set to return. Prediction: Lions by 2. Suggested Bet: Lions at 2.62.
Friday, March 21 (BONUS PICK) - Wanna show your love for the underdog? Check out the Glasgow Warriors vs Munster match. Munster got clobbered by Edinburgh last time out, while Glasgow ended a 14-match home winning streak in the previous round. Don't doubt the fuming Glasgow Warriors. Prediction: Glasgow Warriors by 9. Suggested Bet: Glasgow Warriors -5 at 1.90.
Saturday, March 22- Sharks vs Zebre (14:45 SAST) - The Sharks face off against Zebre, a team on a 3-match winning streak. The Sharks are in 4th place and fresh off clinching the South African Shield. They have a heavy Springbok-laden pack and classy backline that should be too much for Zebre to handle. Prediction: Sharks by 19. Suggested Bet: Zebre +22 at 1.90.- Benetton vs Edinburgh (17:00 SAST) - Benetton hosts 7th-placed Edinburgh, having won four in a row at home. They've also won five of their last six encounters with Edinburgh in Treviso. Prediction: Benetton by 2. Suggested Bet: Edinburgh +3 at 1.90.- Bulls vs Leinster (17:00 SAST) - This is the marquee match of the weekend as the third-placed Bulls host undefeated table-toppers Leinster in a rematch of last season's semi-final. The Bulls have a history of surprising Leinster, having won the previous matchups. But Leinster, while missing some key players, still pose a serious threat. Prediction: Bulls by 9. Markets TBA.- Scarlets vs Stormers (17:00 SAST) - After a hard-fought win over the Bulls, the Stormers face off against a Scarlets team looking to recover from a winless Irish tour. The Welsh side has a strong home record and has won the last five meetings in Treviso. The Stormers have experienced erratic form, but they've managed to win in Llanelli before. With Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse returning, we're backing the Stormers. Prediction: Stormers by 3. Suggested Bet: Stormers outright (check markets).- Dragons vs Ulster (19:15 SAST) - Genius alert! Back Ulster, even though they're in a slump, because the Dragons are in a world of hurt. The Dragons are dead last, having won just one game. Ulster managed a narrow win over the Scarlets last time out. Prediction: Ulster by 8. Suggested Bet: Ulster -6 at 1.90.- Ospreys vs Connacht (19:15 SAST) - The Ospreys pulled off a one-point win over the Glasgow Warriors in their last match. While Connacht are two spots above them in 9th position, the Ospreys should have the edge at home. Prediction: Ospreys by 3. Suggested Bet: Connacht +4 at 1.90.
- In the United Rugby Championship (URC) of 2025, the Lions, one of four South African teams, will be faced with an opportunity to secure a win against struggling Cardiff on March 21.
- Feinberg might play a key role as the Stormers aim to edge out the Scarlets in the URC match scheduled for March 21, despite the Welsh side's strong home record in Treviso.
- The Investec-sponsored URC match on March 22, 2025, between the Sharks and Zebre will likely show off the physicality of the formidable South African team, poised to win by a significant margin.
- In the marquee match of the URC weekend on March 22, the Bulls, looking to upset undefeated table-toppers Leinster, are expected to display their prowess by winning by 9 points, as per the prediction, though exact markets are still to be announced.
