Connacht Rugby vs Saracens FC prediction: Champions Cup, 17 October 2026
Connacht Rugby beat Saracens FC 45-36 in the Champions Cup, Pool B, Matchday 1, on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match was played at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
Match recap: Connacht Rugby 45-36 Saracens FC, Champions Cup, 17 October 2026
Connacht Rugby beat Saracens FC 45-36 in the Champions Cup, Pool B, Matchday 1, on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match was played at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
Score period by period
| Period | Connacht Rugby | Saracens FC |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 19 | 19 |
| Second half | 26 | 17 |
The sides were level at 19-19 at half-time, and Connacht Rugby took the second half 26-17 to win.
Prediction and analysis
Our prediction
No clear favourite emerges for Connacht Rugby vs Saracens FC, Saturday 17 October 2026.
Who is favoured for Connacht Rugby vs Saracens FC?
No side is clearly favoured for Connacht Rugby vs Saracens FC, Saturday 17 October 2026.
When and where Connacht Rugby vs Saracens FC is played
Connacht Rugby and Saracens FC meet in the Champions Cup on Saturday 17 October 2026. The venue is Dexcom Stadium. The fixture falls on Matchday 1 of Poule B. Connacht Rugby are the home side.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | Champions Cup |
| Round | Matchday 1 |
| Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:30 (UK time) |
| Venue | Dexcom Stadium |
| City | Galway |
Recent form: Connacht Rugby and Saracens FC
The figures below cover Saracens FC's matches in the Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby between Friday 20 March 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026.
Saracens FC won 5 and lost 5 of 10 matches, scoring 295 points and conceding 245, with a five-result sequence of W-L-L-W-W, newest first. They won 3 of 5 at home and 2 of 5 away, and most recently beat Bristol Bears 30-7 in Premiership Rugby.
5W 0D 5L in 10 games29.5 scored · 24.5 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-2L · Away 2W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Bristol Bears | Home | 30-7 | W | Premiership Rugby |
| 04/10/2026 | Sale Sharks | Home | 17-21 | L | Premiership Rugby |
| 06/06/2026 | Exeter RC Chiefs | Away | 12-32 | L | Premiership Rugby |
| 30/05/2026 | Harlequins FC | Home | 26-12 | W | Premiership Rugby |
| 16/05/2026 | Gloucester Rugby | Home | 30-14 | W | Premiership Rugby |
| 09/05/2026 | Bristol Bears | Away | 41-26 | W | Premiership Rugby |
| 19/04/2026 | Sale Sharks | Away | 85-19 | W | Premiership Rugby |
| 04/04/2026 | Bath Rugby | Away | 22-31 | L | Champions Cup |
| 28/03/2026 | Northampton Saints | Home | 17-21 | L | Premiership Rugby |
| 20/03/2026 | Bath Rugby | Away | 15-62 | L | Premiership Rugby |
Connacht Rugby and Saracens FC squads
Connacht Rugby squad (43 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Murray, Niall | Lock |
| 6 | Prendergast, Cian | Lock |
| 17 | Duggan, Jordan | Prop |
| 20 | Boyle, Paul | Back row |
| 21 | Reilly, Colm | Scrum-half |
| 22 | Forde, Cathal | Fly-half |
| Aki, Bundee | Centre | |
| Barrett, Fiachna | Prop | |
| Bealham, Finlay | Prop | |
| Blade, Caolin | Scrum-half | |
| Bohan, Billy | Prop | |
| Bolton, Shayne | Wing | |
| Cahir, Jerry | Full-back | |
| Connolly, Thomas | Prop | |
| Connors, Will | Back row | |
| Devine, John | Centre | |
| Flynn, Max | Back row | |
| Frawley, Ciaran | Fly-half | |
| Gavin, Hugh | Centre | |
| Gilbert, Sam | Wing | |
| Hansen, Mack | Full-back | |
| Heffernan, Dave | Hooker | |
| Hurley-Langton, Shamus | Back row | |
| Illo, Sam | Prop | |
| Ioane, Josh | Fly-half | |
| Jansen, Sean | Back row | |
| Jennings, Shane | Centre | |
| Murphy, Ben | Scrum-half | |
| Murphy, Josh | Back row | |
| Murray, Darragh | Lock | |
| Naughton, Sean | Full-back | |
| O Brien, Sean | Flanker | |
| O'Connor, David | Lock | |
| Ralston, Byron | Wing | |
| Ryan, Daniel | Wing | |
| Tierney-Martin, Dylan | Hooker | |
| Treacy, Finn | Full-back | |
| Victory, Matthew | Hooker | |
| Walsh, Sean | Centre | |
| West, Harry | Full-back | |
| Yarr, Mikey | ||
| de Buitléar, Eoin | Hooker | |
| van Wyk, Francois | Prop |
Saracens FC squad (58 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mawi, Eroni | Prop |
| 2 | Dan, Theo | Hooker |
| 3 | Street, Marcus | Prop |
| 4 | Itoje, Maro | Lock |
| Day, Dominic | Lock | |
| Tizard, Hugh | Lock | |
| 6 | Isiekwe, Nick | Lock |
| 7 | González Juan Martin | Back row |
| 8 | Barbeary, Alfie | Hooker |
| 9 | Williams, Tomos | Scrum-half |
| 10 | Burke, Fergus | Fly-half |
| 11 | Segun, Rotimi | Wing |
| 12 | Hartley, Olly | Centre |
| 13 | Tompkins, Nick | Centre |
| 14 | Elliott, Tobias | Full-back |
| 15 | Daly, Elliot | Centre |
| 16 | Clarke, Eoghan | Hooker |
| 17 | Brantingham, Phil | Prop |
| 18 | Clarey, Alec | Prop |
| 19 | Sodeke, Olamide | Lock |
| 20 | Michelow, Nathan | |
| 21 | Earl, Ben | Back row |
| 22 | Bracken, Charlie | Half-back |
| 23 | Malins, Max | Half-back |
| Adegbemile, Tayo | Back row | |
| Auvaa, Totoa | Lock | |
| Beaton, Harvey | Prop | |
| Bracken, Jack | Fly-half | |
| Caluori, Noah | Wing | |
| Carre, Rhys | Prop | |
| Christie, Andy | Flanker | |
| Cinti, Lucio | Centre | |
| Davidson, Luke | Fly-half | |
| Dehauteur, Mathis | ||
| Eke, Max | Lock | |
| Farrell, Owen | Fly-half | |
| George, Jamie | Hooker | |
| Hadfield, James | Hooker | |
| Hall, Angus | Centre | |
| Hammick, Reggie | ||
| Isaac, James | ||
| Isaacs, James | Hooker | |
| James, Tom | Scrum-half | |
| Kava, Seva | ||
| Keylock, Finn | ||
| Knight, Toby | ||
| Martin, George | Lock | |
| Morrow, Ben | Wing | |
| Nairau, Vilikesa | Prop | |
| O'Driscoll, Alex | Prop | |
| Simpson, Gareth | Scrum-half | |
| Sylvester, Kennedy | Back row | |
| Tuimauga, Tietie | Prop | |
| Va’enuku, Sione | Centre | |
| Weilbach, Corne | Prop | |
| West, Charlie | Back row | |
| Wilson, Oscar | ||
| Woolstencroft, Tom | Hooker |
Key data
Connacht Rugby and Saracens FC meet in Champions Cup Poule B. Saracens FC have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10 matches. They scored 295 points and conceded 245 in that run. Their latest result was a 30-7 win.
Frequently asked questions
How have Saracens FC performed before playing Connacht Rugby?
Saracens FC won 5 and lost 5 of 10 matches in the Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby. They scored 295 points. They conceded 245. Their five-result sequence, newest first, reads W-L-L-W-W.
What was Saracens FC's last result before facing Connacht Rugby?
Saracens FC beat Bristol Bears 30-7. That match was in Premiership Rugby on Saturday 10 October 2026. It was a win. Across 10 matches they recorded 3 wins from 5 at home and 2 wins from 5 away.
Which Champions Cup poule are Connacht Rugby and Saracens FC in?
Both sides are in Poule B. This match is Matchday 1. Connacht Rugby host Saracens FC at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday 17 October 2026 in the Champions Cup.
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