Leinster vs Ulster Prediction: Leinster confident of replicating their European success in this league game

Leinster vs Ulster: Prediction for the Match on April 19, 2025

The prediction for the rugby game in the United Rugby Championship, scheduled for the 19th of April at Aviva Stadium, is between Leinster and Ulster. This game will be the 15th round of the competition. Leinster is in incredible form this season, and with both teams in high spirits, the game is expected to be a classic show for the fans. Which side wins this encounter? Here at Telecomasia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

Leinster: Form and Statistics

Leinster are having an incredible season, judging by their performance this year. Having played 14 league matches this season, Leinster have pulled off 13 wins, defeating the Glasgow Warriors, Harlequins, and Sharks, losing only to the Bulls in March. However, this team now faces an opponent who sits in sixth position. The team, however, is in high spirits as they host Ulstein in their arena this weekend. Leinster head into this fixture standing tall in first position with 62 points, a record that is impressive compared to their other league opponents and visiting teams, with 38 points.

Leinster Lineup

Leo Cullen has only a few injury concerns to deal with and will feel good about the squad list he has for this game against a struggling Ulster side. Paddy McCarthy, Rob Russell, and Will Connors are still out; Jordan Larmour and James Ryan are still out. 

Leinster Expected Starting Lineup

Boyle, G. McCarthy, Clarkson, J. McCarthy, Mangan, A. Soroka, Penny, Culhane, McGrath (C), Frawley, J. O’Brien, Henshaw, Ringrose, T. O’Brien, J. Osborne.

Substitute

16 Sheehan, 17 Porter, 18 Furlong, 19 Snyman, 20 Deegan, 21 Gunne, 22 Prendergast, 23 Turner.

Ulster: Form and Statistics

Ulster, this season, are experiencing a mixture of both joy when they win and disappointment when they lose. This season, the visiting team has won seven games out of 14 matches played in the league, giving them an average record. As they are set to face the league favourites and probably the best team in the world, the team are in good form to prove their worth to fans. Also, Ulster won their last three matches in the league. It is now left to see how well this team can respond to facing the best team this season.

Ulster Lineup

There are a few injury concerns for Richie Murphy, who will be missing some of his important players. However, he will have to rely on a change squad. Some of his players with injuries include James Hume, who sustained a back injury during the recent Investec Champions Cup loss to Union Bordeaux Bègles. He is currently unavailable for selection and joins Iain Henderson (hamstring), Jake Flannery (knee), Ethan McIlroy (knee), Rob Baloucoune (hamstring), Ben Carson (neck), Ben Moxham (knee), Eric O’Sullivan (knee), and Sean Reffell (calf) on the injured list.

Ulster Expected Lineup

Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Alan O’Connor (C), Cormac Izuchukwu, James McNabney, Nick Timoney, David McCann, Nathan Doak, Jack Murphy, Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey, Jude Postlethwaite, Zac Ward, Michael Lowry.

Substitutes

16. Tom Stewart, 17. Callum Reid, 18. Scott Wilson, 19. Matthew Dalton, 20. Kieran Treadwell, 21. John Cooney, 22. Stewart Moore, 23. Matty Rea.

Leinster vs Ulster: Head to Head Statistics

Leinster and Ulster have had numerous face-offs several times in the past. However, their last five meetings may be what decides the outcome of their next game, with Leinster winning three games by a margin of 7-20 points, while Ulster won two matches by a 2-point difference.

Leinster vs Ulster: Betting Tips & Odds

• Leinster have won 13 times in their last 14 matches and are expected to continue their winning streak. The option for handicap W1(-17.5) available at 1.72 odds in the 1Xbet bookmaker.
• The Ulster are expected to score last in this match, and the odds for this are available at 3.00 odds on Bet365.

Leinster vs Ulster match prediction 19 April 2025

These two teams facing off are having quite a good season, with Leinster in incredible form and undoubtedly a better side. Ulster are a team with nothing to lose. Therefore, they cannot be written off ahead of the next game. The game ahead will give both teams an equal chance to solidify their position on the table.

Our match prediction is over 52.5 points in the game, with odds at 2.02 on 1Xbet.

Our betting tip for the match is the home team to win by an 8-14 point margin, with odds of 4.10 on Betway.