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In the upcoming United Rugby Championship match on January 23, 2026, the Ospreys Premiership Select will face off against Lions Rugby at home. Both teams have had a similar recent form, with each winning 2 out of their last 5 matches.
The Ospreys have shown strength in their home games, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.54. However, the Lions have proven to be a competitive team on the road, with odds of 2.62 in their favor.
Tactically, the Ospreys will look to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their solid performance in front of their fans. On the other hand, the Lions will aim to disrupt the Ospreys’ game plan and secure a crucial away victory.
With our model predicting a 56.4% chance of a home win, a 4.4% chance of a draw, and a 38% chance of an away win, this match promises to be closely contested. Both teams will be looking to secure the win and gain valuable points in the United Rugby Championship standings.
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| Ospreys 60.2% |
Draw 4.5% |
Lions 35.3% |
Outrights of United Rugby Championship Ospreys: 0.74%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.54 | 21 | 2.55 | |
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1.55 | 18 | 2.6 | |
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1.5 | 21 | 2.63 | |
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1.55 | 20.63 | 2.64 | |
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1.52 | 21 | 2.6 |
Latest Results
| 17.01.26 Ospreys Premiership Select – Montpellier Hérault RC – 26:31 11.01.26 Zebre Rugby – Ospreys Premiership Select – 23:19 01.01.26 Ospreys Premiership Select – Cardiff Rugby – 33:22 26.12.25 Llanelli Scarlets – Ospreys Premiership Select – 19:26 20.12.25 Ospreys Premiership Select – Munster Rugby – 10:26 |
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 13.12.25 Newcastle Red Bulls – Lions Rugby – 14:10 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.05.25 Lions Rugby – Ospreys Premiership Select – 29:28 08.12.24 Ospreys Premiership Select – Lions Rugby – 30:14 30.03.24 Ospreys Premiership Select – Lions Rugby – 36:21 21.01.24 Lions Rugby – Ospreys Premiership Select – 28:38 24.09.22 Ospreys Premiership Select – Lions Rugby – 27:28 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Stormers | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 231:95 | 36 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 253:112 | 34 |
| 3 | Ulster | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 259:167 | 31 |
| 4 | Cardiff Rugby | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 201:174 | 31 |
| 5 | Leinster | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 239:191 | 30 |
| 6 | Munster | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 183:167 | 30 |
| 7 | Lions | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 226:234 | 21 |
| 8 | Benetton | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 173:229 | 19 |
| 9 | Ospreys | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 196:226 | 18 |
| 10 | Edinburgh | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 158:147 | 17 |
| 11 | Bulls | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 192:224 | 16 |
| 12 | Connacht | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 189:220 | 16 |
| 13 | Dragons | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 179:230 | 16 |
| 14 | Sharks | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 156:215 | 14 |
| 15 | Zebre | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 154:287 | 11 |
| 16 | Scarlets | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 126:197 | 9 |
United Rugby Championship Outrights
1. Leinster: 1.79 (41.36%)
2. Stormers: 4.4 (16.83%)
3. Glasgow Warriors: 7.2 (10.28%)
4. Munster: 9.2 (8.05%)
5. Blue Bulls: 11.2 (6.61%)
6. Ulster: 15 (4.94%)
7. Sharks: 34 (2.18%)
8. Durban Collegians: 34 (2.18%)
9. Golden Lions: 80 (0.93%)
10. Connacht: 100 (0.74%)
11. Benetton Rugby: 100 (0.74%)
12. Edinburgh: 100 (0.74%)
13. Dragons RFC: 100 (0.74%)
14. Ospreys: 100 (0.74%)
15. Scarlets: 100 (0.74%)
16. Cardiff Rugby: 100 (0.74%)
17. Zebre: 100 (0.74%)
18. Cardiff Blues Premiership Select: 100 (0.74%)
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