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Edinburgh vs Lions Tips - Lions backed in handicap market in URC
- Edinburgh vs Lions predictions for Friday’s United Rugby Championship fixture
- Match is being played at 19:35 BST at the Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
- The hosts have lost their last 2 matches
- Can the Lions win 3 in a row in Europe?
- Preview, tips, stats & team news
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Lions have won their last two matches in Europe (Getty Images)
Edinburgh vs Lions Preview
Edinburgh return home after a tough tour of South Africa where they lost to the Bulls and Stormers. They face another South African side in the Lions, who have won their last two games in Europe.
- Edinburgh vs Lions Preview
- Head to Head
- Edinburgh Form & News
- Lions Form & News
- Edinburgh vs Lions FAQ
While the hosts are massive favourites, the 11 point handicap seems a bit generous given the form of the two sides. I am backing the Lions to get within 11 points.
- Edinburgh have lost their last 2 matches.
- Lions have won their last 2 away matches.
- Lions won their only previous match against Edinburgh.
Head to Head
In their only previous meeting the Lions beat Edinburgh 15-9 in Johannesburg last season.
Edinburgh Form & News
Edinburgh began the 2022/23 URC season well with a magnificent 44-6 victory over the Dragons on home soil. They then toured South Africa where results didn’t go according to plan.
First up Edinburgh lost 33-31 to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. It was a tight contest that could easily have gone in Edinburgh’s favour.
Last week Edinburgh were again impressive in parts but lost 34-18 at the Stormers. One consolation will be that those were very tough away fixtures against the finalists from last season.
Edinburgh are likely to make a few changes. They have returned from a grueling tour of South Africa so fresh legs should be the order of the day.
Lions Form & News
The Lions have probably been the surprise of the United Rugby Championship to date. After three rounds they have won two and lost one.
On the opening weekend the Lions lost to local rivals Bulls 31-15 at home. They then departed on a tour to Europe.
In their first overseas fixture the Lions defeated Ospreys 28-27 in an absolute nail-biter. Last week the Lions again upset the odds, beating Cardiff 31-18 away from home. They will hope to continue this away form in Scotland this coming weekend.
Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to his starting lineup this week. Ruan Venter comes in at flank with Emmanuel Tshituka dropping to the bench. Edwill van der Merwe misses out through concussion which sees Stean Pienaar make a return to the wing.
Edinburgh vs Lions FAQ
When is Edinburgh vs Lions being played?
Edinburgh vs Lions is being played on 7 October 2022.
Verdict
The Lions have won their last two matches while Edinburgh return home with two defeats behind their name. I am backing the visitors to upset the odds or at least get within 11 pionts.
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