Glasgow are favourites to win at Munster but with a handicap of 1.5, it is expected to be close. I am giving the hosts the edge given their solid home form last season.
- Munster have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Munster defeated the Lions 24-17 in their last home match.
- Glasgow has won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
- Glasgow has won 3 of the last 5 matches against Munster.
- Glasgow defeated Ulster 26–22 in their last away match.
Warriors Hold Narrow Lead
Glasgow lead 3-2 in their last five against Munster.
Munster can Start Season Strong
Munster defeated the Lions 24-17 in a chaotic and highly competitive final-round match of the regular United Rugby Championship season at Thomond Park.
Despite experiencing major pre-game disruption, including the late withdrawal of star fly-half Jack Crowley, Munster secured their playoff qualification with a relentless defensive performance.
Munster have been impressive at home, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. Their previous home results include a loss against Castres (31-29), followed by wins against Dragons (22-20), Zebre (21-7), Ulster (41-14), and the Lions (24-7).
Munster finished fifth in the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship table with 55 points, winning 11 of their 18 matches.
Munster have won four of their last five home matches.
Munster Starting Lineup
Starting XV: 1 Michael Milne, 2 Diarmuid Barron, 3 Kieran Brookes, 4 Evan O'Connell, 5 Fineen Wycherley, 6 Jack O'Donoghue, 7 Alex Kendellen, 8 Gavin Coombes, 9 Ben O'Donovan, 10 JJ Hanrahan, 11 Ben O'Connor, 12 Sean O'Brien, 13 Alex Nankivell, 14 Diarmuid Kilgallen, 15 Mike Haley.
Replacements: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Josh Wycherley, 18 Michael Ala'alatoa, 19 Brian Gleeson, 20 John Hodnett, 21 Jake O'Riordan, 22 Charlie O'Shea, 23 Dan Kelly.
Glasgow to make Slow Start
Glasgow defeated Ulster 26–22 in their last match of the URC 2025/26 season, after leading 21-12 at halftime. The bonus-point victory gave Glasgow their first win in Belfast since 2013, and clinched top spot in the regular-season standings.
Glasgow had a mixed run of form on the road, winning two of their last five away matches in all competitions. Their previous away results include a win against Zebre (26-21), followed by losses against Connacht (15-10), the Lions (54-12), and the Stormers (48-12), and a win against Ulster (26-22).
Glasgow finished first in the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship table with 65 points, winning 13 of their 18 matches.
Glasgow has won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
Glasgow Starting Lineup
Starting XV: 1 Patrick Schickerling, 2 Gregor Hiddleston, 3 Murphy Walker, 4 Gregor Brown, 5 Max Williamson, 6 Ally Miller, 7 Rory Darge, 8 Matt Fagerson, 9 George Horne, 10 Dan Lancaster, 11 Jamie Dobie, 12 Stafford McDowall, 13 Ollie Smith, 14 Kyle Rowe, 15 Josh McKay.
Replacements: 16 Seb Stephen, 17 Nathan McBeth, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Scott Cummings, 20 Angus Fraser, 21 Macenzzie Duncan, 22 Callum Reidy, 23 Bayley Kuenzle.