Clermont vs Ulster Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
by Devesh Jaganath | in Challenge Cup Prediction
Clermont Auvergne is set to host Ulster in the quarter-finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon. Despite a late surge from the Toyota Cheetahs, Clermont ultimately prevailed, knocking them out of the Challenge Cup with a 27-22 victory in their last 16 clash at the Stade Marcel Michelin. The French side initiated the game with a swift attack, taking advantage of a lost lineout by the Cheetahs in their own half. With impressive offloads, the ball swiftly moved through the hands, resulting in left-wing Joris Jurand scoring a try. Flyhalf Anthony Belleau successfully converted the try, granting the hosts an early 7-0 lead just two minutes into the match. Following this outcome, Clermont has now secured a three-match winning streak at home and has suffered only one loss in their last six games. Although they were nearly threatened by the Cheetahs in their previous encounter, Clermont recognizes the importance of avoiding a similar situation. Despite losing their last two meetings against Ulster, Clermont is considered the slight favorites by bookmakers.
Meanwhile, the GGL Stadium witnessed an incredibly wild game as Richie Murphy celebrated his first victory as interim head coach of Ulster. His team staged an extraordinary comeback, scoring 33 unanswered points in the second half against a Montpellier side that was reduced to 12 men at one point. Despite trailing by ten points at halftime due to tries from Willemse and Aubin Eymeri, and facing significant pressure in the forward battle, Ulster seemed destined for another early European exit. However, Montpellier's woes worsened with a red card for Paul Willemse and subsequent yellow cards for Florian Verhaeghe, Vano Karkadze, and Masivesi Dakuwaqa. That provided the Irish province with the opportunity to score five second-half tries and secure their progression to the Quarter-Finals of the Challenge Cup. Nevertheless, the final scoreline does not fully depict the tumultuous nature of the game for Ulster, particularly considering their previous streak of four consecutive losses on the road prior to last week's victory.
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The Best Betting Odds for Clermont v Ulster Rugby Match
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Clermont vs Ulster Rugby Form
Clermont and Ulster Rugby Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
6 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
30 Mar 2024 - Top 14
23 Mar 2024 - Top 14
9 Mar 2024 - Top 14
3 Mar 2024 - Top 14
25 Feb 2024 - Top 14
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
7 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
30 Mar 2024 - Pro 12
23 Mar 2024 - Pro 12
2 Mar 2024 - Pro 12
18 Feb 2024 - Pro 12
20 Jan 2024 - Champions Cup
Clermont - Ulster Rugby Key Points
- Clermont are on a three-game winning streak at home
- Clermont have won three of their last four home games against this opponent
- Ulster have lost four of their last five away games
- Ulster have lost five of their last seven games in all competitions
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Our Clermont vs Ulster Rugby Prediction
While Ulster’s scoreline against Montpellier is an eye-catching one at first glance, they got more than their share of luck in that encounter and needed it after being blown away in the first half. Clermont are unlikely to afford them the same type of opportunity and while we feel this will be much closer encounter, we’re siding with the hosts to come out on top. Our Clermont vs Ulster prediction: Clermont to win the match.
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