Lions vs Blue Bulls predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an upcoming rugby union clash in the United Rugby Championship, Lions Rugby will host Blue Bulls Rugby on January 31, 2026. Both teams have had a mixed bag of results recently, with Lions winning 2 out of their last 5 matches and Blue Bulls also winning 2 out of their last 5.

Looking at the odds provided by bookmakers, Blue Bulls are the favorites with odds of 1.54, while Lions are the underdogs with odds of 2.58. Our model prediction gives Blue Bulls a 58.5% probability of securing an away win, with Lions having a 36.7% chance of winning at home and a 4.3% probability of a draw.

In terms of tactical strengths, Blue Bulls may have an edge in their recent form and the betting odds reflect that. However, in rugby, anything can happen on match day and Lions will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a crucial victory. It will be a closely contested battle between these two sides and the outcome is far from certain.

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Lions 35.7%

Draw 4.2%

Blue Bulls 60.1%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.7	25	1.48
	2.83	21	1.45
	2.3	21	1.64

Latest Results

23.01.26 Ospreys Premiership Select – Lions Rugby – 24:24 17.01.26 USA Perpignan – Lions Rugby – 20:20 10.01.26 Lions Rugby – Lyon OU – 42:33 03.01.26 Sharks Rugby – Lions Rugby – 22:23 20.12.25 Stormers Rugby – Lions Rugby – 34:27

23.01.26 Edinburgh Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 17:19 16.01.26 Section Paloise – Blue Bulls Rugby – 24:26 10.01.26 Blue Bulls Rugby – Bristol Rugby – 49:61 03.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 13:8 20.12.25 Sharks Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 21:12

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lions won 3.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Blue Bulls may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.

Blue Bulls will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lions won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 487:622. (average 24.4:31.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Lions won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 198:286. (average 22:31.8).

Latest Head To Head

29.11.25 Blue Bulls Rugby – Lions Rugby – 33:43 30.08.25 Lions Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 44:5 22.02.25 Blue Bulls Rugby – Lions Rugby – 31:19 25.01.25 Lions Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 22:37 30.08.24 Blue Bulls Rugby – Lions Rugby – 33:57

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Glasgow Warriors	10	8	0	2	279:133	39
2	Stormers	9	8	0	1	250:125	36
3	Leinster	10	7	0	3	273:214	35
4	Cardiff Rugby	10	7	0	3	218:182	35
5	Munster	10	7	0	3	205:187	34
6	Ulster	9	6	0	3	281:194	32
7	Lions	9	4	1	4	250:258	24
8	Ospreys	10	3	2	5	220:250	21
9	Bulls	9	4	0	5	211:241	20
10	Benetton	10	4	0	6	181:246	19
11	Sharks	9	3	1	5	186:234	19
12	Edinburgh	9	3	0	6	175:166	18
13	Dragons	10	2	2	6	199:252	17
14	Connacht	9	2	0	7	212:254	16
15	Scarlets	9	3	0	6	153:219	13
16	Zebre	10	2	0	8	175:313	12

United Rugby Championship Outrights

1. Leinster: 1.8 (39.77%)

2. Stormers: 4.5 (15.91%)

3. Glasgow Warriors: 6.5 (11.01%)

4. Blue Bulls: 10 (7.16%)

5. Munster: 10 (7.16%)

6. Ulster: 15 (4.77%)

7. Sharks: 21 (3.41%)

8. Durban Collegians: 21 (3.41%)

9. Golden Lions: 75 (0.95%)

10. Connacht: 100 (0.72%)

11. Benetton Rugby: 100 (0.72%)

12. Edinburgh: 100 (0.72%)

13. Dragons RFC: 100 (0.72%)

14. Ospreys: 100 (0.72%)

15. Scarlets: 100 (0.72%)

16. Cardiff Rugby: 100 (0.72%)

17. Zebre: 100 (0.72%)

18. Cardiff Blues Premiership Select: 100 (0.72%)

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