Connacht vs. Glasgow: Can Connacht Secure a Win Over Glasgow?

The United Rugby Championship continues producing some electrifying matches and close contests in this and previous season. After a confident win against Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors are lining up for the contest against Connacht. In their last outing, Glasgow managed to secure 39 points against Osprey and won the match quite comfortably. On the other hand, Connacht was also in the form in early January, where they managed to defeat Munster with a margin of 10-8. Both Connacht and Glasgow are well-matched teams competing on 29th January 2022 in Ireland. Glasgow has the upper hand against Connacht, leading the head-to-head count with 12 games.

In the ongoing season of the United Rugby Championship, Connacht is placed at the 8th spot, sharing the table’s bottom with Scarlets and Sharks. Connacht has played 8 games this season and won only 4. In the upcoming game against Glasgow Warriors, Connacht would be trying to play with the best available combination and strike according to their plans. Connacht is coming from a stylish victory against Stade Français, with a decent margin of 37-31. In the upcoming game, Connacht team players would be oozing in confidence to play with the same team spirit and combination to win the game and carry their form in the upcoming matches. One thing to notice this season is that Connacht has lost games with close margins and unfavorable odds. It wouldn’t be wrong to quote that Connacht is likely to be the favorites for the game against Glasgow Warriors.

• DUGGAN;
• BUTLER;
• MARMION;
• FARRELL;
• WOOTTON.

Glasgow would be playing with a completely different first XV against Connacht in the upcoming game. Glasgow’s head coach has made it clear that they would be playing 12 new players in the first XV. With many international and local players missing due to personal reasons and international commitments, youngsters and new faces are picked by Danny Wilson. Ollie Smith gets a game in place of Josh McKay. With 26 points in the ongoing season, Glasgow Warriors are ranked at 4th spot in the points table. Except from that one loss against t La Rochelle, Glasgow was on a roll, winning three consecutive games. Glasgow would be carrying the winning momentum with them, which was affected by defeat against t La Rochelle earlier. With 12 new players making their way into the team, Glasgow is likely to have a tough time on the game day.

• MCLEAN;
• MCDONALD;
• STEYN;
• HORNE;
• GORDON.

After their latest win against Stade Français, Connacht have regained their lost form and are on the hunt to secure regular victories and improve their overall performance in the championship. Comparing Connacht and Glasgow, Connacht is likely to win as they would be playing with their probable; however, Glasgow had made 12 changes to their side.