Edinburgh vs Gloucester predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

European Rugby Champions Cup, on Friday,

Edinburgh

Gloucester

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In the upcoming European Rugby Champions Cup match on January 9, 2026, Edinburgh Rugby will face off against Gloucester Rugby at home.

In terms of recent form, Edinburgh has won 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Gloucester has won only 1. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in this highly anticipated encounter.

Edinburgh Rugby will have the home advantage, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.13 compared to Gloucester at 5.7. However, Gloucester should not be underestimated as they will be determined to upset the odds and come away with a win on the road.

Tactically, Edinburgh may look to capitalize on their recent form and home support to dominate the game, while Gloucester will need to focus on tightening up their defense and converting their opportunities into points.

Ultimately, this match has the potential to be a closely contested battle between two competitive teams, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds on the day.

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Edinburgh
81.2%		 Draw
2.8%		 Gloucester
16%

Outrights of European Rugby Champions Cup Gloucester: 0.3% Edinburgh: 0.3%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.13 35 5.8
WilliamHill 1.13 29 6

Latest Results

03.01.26 Benetton Treviso rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 14:15
27.12.25 Edinburgh Rugby – Glasgow Warriors – 3:21
20.12.25 Glasgow Warriors – Edinburgh Rugby – 24:12
14.12.25 Castres Olympique – Edinburgh Rugby – 33:0
07.12.25 Edinburgh Rugby – RC Toulonnais – 33:20		 02.01.26 Newcastle Red Bulls – Gloucester Rugby – 25:19
27.12.25 Gloucester Rugby – Saracens FC – 21:30
19.12.25 Leicester Tigers – Gloucester Rugby – 45:14
13.12.25 Munster Rugby – Gloucester Rugby – 31:3
07.12.25 Gloucester Rugby – Castres Olympique – 34:14

Facts

  • Recent performances by Edinburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Gloucester‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, Edinburgh is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Edinburgh won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 71:88. (average 14.2:17.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Edinburgh won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 45:63. (average 15:21).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.12.24 Gloucester Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 15:10
    13.01.24 Edinburgh Rugby – Gloucester Rugby – 20:21
    01.05.15 Edinburgh Rugby – Gloucester Rugby – 13:19
    15.12.13 Gloucester Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 10:16
    08.12.13 Edinburgh Rugby – Gloucester Rugby – 12:23

    Standings

    2025/26

    Group 1

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Glasgow Warriors 2 2 0 0 54:42 10
    2 Saracens 2 1 0 1 70:38 6
    3 Stade Toulousain 2 1 0 1 77:47 6
    4 Sale Sharks 2 1 0 1 56:40 6
    5 Sharks 2 1 0 1 47:79 5
    6 Clermont 2 0 0 2 24:82 0

    Group 2

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Bath 2 1 0 1 74:59 6
    2 Castres Olympique 2 1 0 1 47:34 5
    3 Munster 2 1 0 1 45:43 5
    4 RC Toulonnais 2 1 0 1 65:67 5
    5 Gloucester 2 1 0 1 37:45 5
    6 Edinburgh 2 1 0 1 33:53 5

    Group 3

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Stormers 2 2 0 0 68:38 9
    2 Leinster 2 2 0 0 68:43 9
    3 Harlequins 2 1 0 1 96:59 6
    4 Stade Rochelais 2 1 0 1 60:62 5
    5 Leicester Tigers 2 0 0 2 35:62 0
    6 Aviron Bayonnais 2 0 0 2 31:94 0

    Group 4

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Northampton Saints 2 2 0 0 85:32 10
    2 Bordeaux Begles 2 2 0 0 96:54 10
    3 Bristol 2 2 0 0 78:28 9
    4 Scarlets 2 0 0 2 37:67 1
    5 Bulls 2 0 0 2 38:96 1
    6 Section Paloise 2 0 0 2 39:96 0

    European Rugby Champions Cup Outrights

    1. Stade Toulousain: 3.6 (20.89%)

    2. Leinster: 4 (18.8%)

    3. Bordeaux Begles: 4.33 (17.36%)

    4. Bath: 6.5 (11.57%)

    5. Stormers: 13 (5.78%)

    6. Northampton Saints: 13 (5.78%)

    7. Glasgow Warriors: 21 (3.58%)

    8. Stade Rochelais: 21 (3.58%)

    9. RC Toulonnais: 26 (2.89%)

    10. Saracens: 26 (2.89%)

    11. Munster: 51 (1.47%)

    12. Sharks: 81 (0.93%)

    13. Sale Sharks: 81 (0.93%)

    14. Bristol Bears: 81 (0.93%)

    15. Blue Bulls: 101 (0.74%)

    16. Harlequins: 151 (0.5%)

    17. Castres Olympique: 251 (0.3%)

    18. Gloucester: 251 (0.3%)

    19. Edinburgh: 251 (0.3%)

    20. Leicester Tigers: 501 (0.15%)

    21. Clermont: 751 (0.1%)

    22. Aviron Bayonnais: 1001 (0.08%)

    23. Section Paloise: 1001 (0.08%)

    24. Scarlets: 1001 (0.08%)

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