Houston SaberCats vs Utah Warriors Prediction: SaberCats will not disappoint at home

The round 1 Major League Rugby action between the Houston SaberCats and the Utah Warriors will take place at SaberCats Stadium. The SaberCats hold the advantage of playing on their home turf in this opener, making them the favorites. On the other hand, the Warriors enter this match as the underdogs.

In the previous year's regular season, the Houston SaberCats secured the third spot in the Western Conference, amassing 53 points from 16 matches. Unfortunately, they experienced setbacks in their last two matches, facing defeats against the New England Free Jacks and the Seattle Seawolves. It's worth noting that these losses occurred in the last league match of the season and the playoffs quarterfinal, respectively. As they embark on the new season, the SaberCats aim to elevate their performance, demonstrate resilience, and strive for victories.

The Utah Warriors are eager to meet expectations in the upcoming season after falling short of making the playoffs last year. Despite a promising start to the season, the Warriors faced a decline and ultimately finished the Western Conference just three points away from securing a playoff spot. Reviewing their last five matches, the Utah Warriors managed to secure victories in three of them. However, the other two matches concluded in defeats, with losses against the Chicago Hounds and the Seattle Seawolves.

Both teams bring their respective qualities to the field, and the anticipation is for a hard-fought match as they strive for a spot in the playoffs. However, with the home advantage, the Houston SaberCats are predicted to assert dominance in this initial encounter.