Ospreys vs Connacht Prediction: Back Connacht in this game

In round 13 of the United Rugby Championship, Ospreys will play Connacht at Swansea.com Stadium. The two teams are coming off a win and will hope to be at their best. Which team wins this one? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Ospreys

Ospreys played the Glasgow Warriors the previous weekend, and they won. In a 31-32 close contest, this team needed a first half 19-22 win to get maximum points despite losing 12-10 in the second half. In the meantime, Ospreys have won five of their last seven matches, drawing Ospreys and losing to Leinster in that run. In other matches, Ospreys picked up wins over Benetton, Section Paloise, Newcastle Falcons, and Scarlets. In recent home matches, Ospreys have lost only one of their recent matches while picking up wins in other contests. With 28 points from 12 matches, Ospreys sit 11th in the standings, scoring 258 goals and conceding 258. 

Connacht

Connacht are coming off a league win over Benetton and will hope for a similar result. In a 38-30 contest, Connacht needed a second half of solid play to win, thanks to a 19-3 win after having lost 19-27 in the first half. In the meantime, Connacht have won four of their last five matches, with their lone defeat coming against Glasgow Warriors, ending 22-19. In other contests, this team defeated Carfdiff Rugby, Lyon, and Cardiff Rugby. Ahead of this game, Connacht have 29 points from 12 matches, leaving them seated 9th in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

Ospreys are favourites but Ospreys are just too good to lose in this fixture. In the meantime, Connacht on the road have also struggled in some matches and will need to prove their level of play. With Ospreys favourites in this game, it is clear they should get things right with their run of games. Yet, the record backs Connacht, and I will pick them to win in what should be a high-scoring contest. 

Our first option is over 42.5 with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet

Our second option is handicap W2 (+5.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for Connacht with odds at 3.40 on Betway