Leinster vs. Connacht: Connacht Looking to Bounce Back after 5 Point Loss

Connacht would be looking to seek revenge from their last defeat against Leinster. The game played on 9th April was certainly electrifying as the winning margin was just five points. Leinster, the four-time champions, have only lost once in their previous 20 Heineken Champions Cup home games, winning each of their three home games by an average of 41 points since the start of last season.

Leinster- Looking Solid to Grab a Win

For the last five years, Leinster has been standing on the high moral ground after defeating Connacht in the Untied Rugby Championship fixtures. Leinster won over Connacht a week back in the Connacht Rugby fixture by a margin of 5 points (21-26). Going into the upcoming game, Leinster would be looking to repeat their winning performance and take the lead once again. 

Key Players for Leinster

• J. Sexton
• R. Molony
• C. Doris
• A. Porter
• R. Ruddock

Connacht- Desperate for a Win

Connacht would be looking to change the stats of the head to head encounters after tomorrow’s game with Leinster. In March, Connacht was taken to the cleaners by Leinster as the scoreline was 8-45. Connacht really needs to pull up their game and start winning against big teams in the league. Connacht won a game against Benetton Treviso (17-21) in the previous week. But before that, they lost to Leinster and Edinburgh Rugby.

Key Players for Connacht

• C. Blade
• M. Hansen
• J. Carty
• T. Farrell
• G. Thornbury

Expert Betting Tips

The last time these two teams played, over 50 points were scored, and the game was completely one-sided. The upcoming fixture is also expected to be a high-scoring game. Leinster would be playing an all-out attack, and that’s why they would be the favorites of putting the lead. 

• Total over 52 for 2.10
• Handiсap Leinster (-23.5) for 1.80
• Leinster To Win Race To 40 Points for 2.25