Ospreys vs Scarlets Prediction: Ospreys will win with ease

Swansea.com Stadium will be the venue for the playoff encounter of the European Challenge Cup between Ospreys and Scarlets. The two teams last meeting saw Scarlets pull off a 38-22 win. Can Ospreys at home do well to bounce back to winning ways?

Ospreys

Ospreys played this opponent the previous weekend and they ended on the losing end. In that encounter, Ospreys did well to hold Scarlets to a draw at halftime but then failed to live up to expectations in the second, where they could only score five points. In the meantime, the group stage of this competition saw Ospreys finish in second place in the standings with 15 points from four matches. Heading into this game, Ospreys have lost twice in their last nine matches, drew one and won six.

Scarlets

Scarlets played Ospreys in their last game, coming in a league contest which ended 38-22. In that contest, this team needed a second half 21-5 win to secure maximum points after being held 17-17 at halftime. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw Scarlets go winless in three matches. In that run, Scarlets lost to Munster, Ulster, and Stormers. Ahead of this game, Scarlets have lost their last six competitive matches away from home, with their last win against Cardiff Rugby.

Expert Betting Tips

Scarlets have not been displaying quality play this season, and while on the road, there is no doubt they will struggle. However, Ospreys have dominated this fixture, and despite losing the last meeting, I believe they will bounce back here. I will gladly back Ospreys in this one and while this game could see a few attacking plays from Scarlets, a few points will be a good option.

Our first option is handicap W1 (-3.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is Keelam Giles, anytime try scorer, with odds at 2.10 on Bet365

Our last option is under 53.5 points with odds at 1.76 on Betway