Scarlets vs Edinburgh Predictions - Scarlets losing streak set to continue

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 18 Jan 2024

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Marc Thomas 18 Jan 2024

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Scarlets vs Edinburgh predictions for Friday’s European Challenge Cup match
Scarlets have lost their last 5 games
Can the hosts end their losing streak?

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Edinburgh set for win (Getty Images)

Scarlets vs Edinburgh Preview

Scarlets and Edinburgh are in poor form though the Scottish side have a few victories under their belt. I’m backing the visitors to win this, but it should be tight.

Scarlets vs Edinburgh Preview
Head to Head
Scarlets Form
Scarlets Injuries & Team News
Edinburgh Form
Edinburgh Injuries & Team News

Scarlets have lost their last 5 matches.
Edinburgh have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Edinburgh have lost their last 2 away matches.

Head to Head

Last season Scarlets thrashed Edinburgh 42-14 at home in the URC.

Scarlets Form

Scarlets are in the midst of a nightmare season in both the URC and Challenge Cup. They are far from the team that claimed the URC title a few years ago.

Currently Scarlets are on a five-match losing streak across all competition. They have also lost all three Challenge Cup fixtures.

Last week Scarlets were beaten 28-17 at Clermont in the Challenge Cup. Prior to that, Scarlets lost at home to the Ospreys and at the Dragons in the URC.

Scarlets Injuries & Team News

Scarlets need some momentum for their season to get going again. I can’t see them selecting a weakened team on home soil.

Edinburgh Form

Edinburgh are having a good season in the URC but have only managed one win in three Challenge Cup games.

The Scottish club began their Challenge Cup with a 34-21 win at home to Castres before losing 31-18 in Clermont. Upon their return to the URC over the Christmas period, Edinburgh lost away to Glasgow but beat the same opposition at home a week later.

Last week Edinburgh were unfortunate as they lost 21-20 at home to Gloucester. It was a game Edinburgh would have felt they should have won.

Edinburgh Injuries & Team News

This is a big game for Edinburgh as a positive result puts them back in the hunt in the group. I expect a strong side to be chosen.

Verdict

Scarlets v Edinburgh

I am backing Edinburgh to win this encounter away from home.

Edinburgh Win

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