The much-anticipated NFL matchup is here: the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) face the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (4-0) on Sunday Night Football.
Following their unexpected defeat to the Cardinals, the Cowboys dominated the Patriots, registering Bill Belichick’s most significant career loss.
As for the 49ers, one of two remaining unbeaten teams along with the Eagles, they showcased their prowess by defeating the same Cardinals team last week.
Christian McCaffrey’s outstanding performance, which included four touchdowns, positions him as an early MVP contender.
As these two teams, with recent playoff history, square off once more, the question remains: who will rise as the NFC’s premier team on Sunday?
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Cowboys vs 49ers Matchup
Both Dallas and San Francisco are among the top-five teams in points scored and points conceded per game.
It was only the Cowboys’ unexpected defeat in Arizona that kept this from being a duel of the undefeated.
When searching for a slight advantage, you could lean towards San Francisco, mainly because Dallas’ offensive consistency doesn’t quite measure up to that of the 49ers.
The Cowboys’ defence has contributed four touchdowns this season, ranking 11th in average total yards per game (360) and 15th in average passing yards (218.8).
The 49ers, on the other hand, boast a 10-game home victory streak, a trend that began with McCaffrey’s transfer from Carolina.
With Brock Purdy masterfully orchestrating each match and the synergy of McCaffrey within Kyle Shanahan’s offensive strategy, San Francisco stands third in average rushing yards per game (153.0).
Cowboys vs 49ers Prediction
The 49ers have consistently scored 30 or more points in their initial four matches.
However, achieving the same against the Cowboys’ defence will be a different story, especially with Trevon Diggs sidelined for the season.
Despite this, in their recent two encounters with San Francisco, Dallas hasn’t managed to score over 17 points.
Furthermore, despite their impressive offensive stats, the Cowboys find themselves in the 30th spot in the NFL for red-zone touchdown percentage, achieving touchdowns in only 36.8% (7 out of 19) of their attempts.
Dallas must aim for touchdowns rather than settling for field goals against the 49ers. However, overcoming their red-zone difficulties against San Francisco’s defence, which concedes an average of 14.5 points per game, seems improbable.
Anticipate a thrilling match where San Francisco is likely to edge out Dallas by the narrowest of margins.
Betting Trends for Cowboys vs 49ers
- The Under has hit in 3 out of 4 Sunday night games this season.
- The 49ers are 3-0-1 against the spread this season.
- San Francisco has covered the spread in their last nine home games.
- Dallas last secured a win at Levi’s Stadium on Oct. 22, 2017.
Best Bets for Cowboys vs 49ers
49ers -3.5 @ 1.89
While Dallas tops the NFL charts with a plus-9 turnover margin, the 49ers have maintained discipline, recording just one turnover this season.
Opting to punt when facing the Cowboys seems a viable strategy, especially since Purdy remains interception-free so far.
Even though the previous two playoff matches between the 49ers and Cowboys were tightly contested, the 49ers consistently covered more than four points.
For those leaning towards a San Francisco victory, it’s wise to consider them covering -3.5.
Under 45 Points @ 1.88
Both defences are strong, likely preventing a high-scoring match, despite the impressive offensive stats each team has showcased this season.
In their last two encounters, the combined score didn’t exceed 40 points.
Considering Dallas’ challenges in the red zone, a repeat seems probable.
*Odds subject to change.
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