Leinster vs Harlequins Prediction: Harlequins will show their quality

Croke Park will host the European Champions Cup encounter between Leinster and Harlequins. The two teams enter into this game eyeing a win as they hope to qualify for the next round. Which team wins this one? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Leinster

Leinster have been amazing in this European Champions Cup and will hope to keep things going. In four matches played in the group stage, Leinster accumulated 18 ppoints,which saw them finish top of the standings. In the meantime, recent performances have seen Leinsterloset only once in 19 matches, coming against the Bulls. In other matches, Leinster picked up wins against Sharks, Cardiff Rugby, Stormers, Bath, Stade Rochelais, among other sides.

Harlequins

Harlequins are coming off a defeat to Bath in a league contest which ended 47-28. However, this team have lost three times in their last three matches. In that run, this team played Bath twice and Saracens in another contest. In the meantime, Harlequins performance in the group stage of this competition saw them finish in fourth spot with just nine points, scoring 110 goals with 79 conceded. Harlequins are heavy underdogs in this fixture and have lost two of their three meetings against Leinster.

Expert Betting Tips

Harlequins are struggling to live up to expectations, and it is understandable why they are underdogs. On the other hand, Leinster have always been a tough side with a lot of quality performances, but Harlequins have not made things easy for them. This could be another close game where both teams will have to show character and hunger. I will back Harlequins to get within the line, as I expect them to be at their best in this competition.

Our first option is handicap W2 (+20.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our second option is Leinster winning margin (8-14) with odds at 5.00 on 1Xbet

Our second option is scores in each half 1<2 with odds 1.72 on Betway