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The upcoming clash between Llanelli Scarlets and Newport Gwent Dragons on May 16, 2026, in the United Rugby Championship promises to be a pivotal encounter for both sides. The match will take place at the Scarlets’ home ground, where they will be keen to leverage their home advantage.
Recent form indicates that the Llanelli Scarlets have struggled, with only one victory in their last five matches. This dip in form could be attributed to inconsistencies in their lineup and tactical execution. Conversely, the Newport Gwent Dragons have fared slightly better, securing two wins in their last five outings. This uptick in performance may provide them with a psychological edge heading into this fixture.
Bookmakers have made the Scarlets the clear favorites with odds of 1.33 compared to the Dragons at 3.41. Our model gives the Scarlets a probability of 74.9% for a home win, while the Dragons have a 24.7% chance of victory, and a draw is seen as highly unlikely at 4.6%.
Both teams will need to sharpen their tactical approaches to maximize scoring opportunities. While Llanelli looks to use its home support effectively, the Dragons will aim to capitalize on any weaknesses shown by the Scarlets on their turf. As with any sport, especially rugby, outcomes remain unpredictable, making for an exciting match ahead.
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| Scarlets 69% |
Draw 4.2% |
Dragons 26.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.33 | 22 | 3.4 | |
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1.31 | 19 | 3.64 | |
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1.3 | 23 | 3.4 |
Latest Results
| 09.05.26 Ospreys Premiership Select – Llanelli Scarlets – 27:20 25.04.26 Llanelli Scarlets – Blue Bulls Rugby – 21:23 18.04.26 Llanelli Scarlets – Cardiff Rugby – 24:28 27.03.26 Leinster Rugby – Llanelli Scarlets – 36:19 20.03.26 Llanelli Scarlets – Zebre Rugby – 36:17 |
09.05.26 Newport Gwent Dragons – Edinburgh Rugby – 15:24 03.05.26 Montpellier Hérault RC – Newport Gwent Dragons – 18:12 24.04.26 Zebre Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 18:19 17.04.26 Newport Gwent Dragons – Blue Bulls Rugby – 7:47 11.04.26 Zebre Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 32:35 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.01.26 Newport Gwent Dragons – Llanelli Scarlets – 28:5 19.04.25 Newport Gwent Dragons – Llanelli Scarlets – 23:31 01.01.25 Llanelli Scarlets – Newport Gwent Dragons – 32:15 01.06.24 Llanelli Scarlets – Newport Gwent Dragons – 32:15 01.01.24 Newport Gwent Dragons – Llanelli Scarlets – 13:12 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Glasgow Warriors | 17 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 453:316 | 60 |
| 2 | Stormers | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 488:322 | 59 |
| 3 | Leinster | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 447:356 | 58 |
| 4 | Bulls | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 521:387 | 54 |
| 5 | Lions | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 515:449 | 53 |
| 6 | Munster | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 372:359 | 51 |
| 7 | Cardiff Rugby | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 331:356 | 50 |
| 8 | Ulster | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 472:394 | 50 |
| 9 | Connacht | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 416:390 | 49 |
| 10 | Sharks | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 413:409 | 41 |
| 11 | Ospreys | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 362:386 | 39 |
| 12 | Edinburgh | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 357:413 | 38 |
| 13 | Benetton | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 308:448 | 33 |
| 14 | Scarlets | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 326:425 | 25 |
| 15 | Dragons | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 315:446 | 25 |
| 16 | Zebre | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 293:533 | 15 |
United Rugby Championship Outrights
1. Leinster: 2.01 (41.73%)
2. Glasgow Warriors: 4.33 (19.35%)
3. Stormers: 5.54 (15.12%)
4. Blue Bulls: 6.54 (12.81%)
5. Munster: 17 (4.93%)
6. Golden Lions: 25.2 (3.33%)
7. Ulster: 85.4 (0.98%)
8. Connacht: 88.2 (0.95%)
9. Cardiff Rugby: 105.2 (0.8%)
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