Stormers vs Connacht Predictions - Stormers to get crucial bonus point win

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Last updated: 18 Apr 2025

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Stormers expected to win at home.
Connacht likely to field a weaker side, resting key players.
Stormers to cover -15.5 handicap is the best bet.

Stormers have had a 2-week break ahead of this match. (Getty Images)

Stormers vs Connacht Predictions

The Stormers should have enough quality at home to get the win, but they will be chasing a bonus point. Connacht are likely to rest key players after two grueling weeks of knockout rugby. My best bet is for the Stormers to cover the -15.5 handicap.

Stormers vs Connacht Predictions
Head to Head
Stormers Form
Stormers Injuries & Team News
Connacht Form
Connacht Injuries & Team News

Stormers have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Stormers have had a 2-week break ahead of this match.
Stormers have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Connacht have lost their last 2 URC matches.

Head to Head

Last season the Stormers beat Connacht 16-12 away from home.

Stormers Form

The Stormers are in a bit of trouble after 14 matches as they sit 10th with six wins and eight defeats. They are only a point off eighth place and could, with a good run and other results falling their way, challenge for a top five spot.

What does count in the Stormers favour is that their remaining four fixtures are all at home against sides they should be looking to beat. If they manage that, they will almost certainly climb a few places.

The Stormers beat the Bulls at the start of March before beating Scarlets away later in the month. Their last game ended in a 38-34 defeat at Ulster, despite building an early 17-0 lead.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

John Dobson will almost certainly field a full-strength side. They have had two weeks off after being knocked out of the Champions Cup in the group stage.

Connacht Form

Connacht have not had an enjoyable season to date and find themselves 13th on the table. They have won just five of their 14 games and will need to cause a couple of upsets to reach the playoffs from here.

Over the last two weeks, Connacht have played in the Challenge Cup where they beat Cardiff 35-20 at home before losing the quarter-final last weekend to Racing 92 43-40 on home soil.

In the URC, Connacht have lost their last two matches at Ospreys and at home to Munster.

Connacht Injuries & Team News

Unlike their opponents, Connacht have not had a two-week break, so they will field a weaker side in South Africa.

Verdict

Stormers v Connacht

Stormers are backed to win at home by more than 15.5 points.

Stormers -15.5

Handicap

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