Benetton Treviso vs Lions Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
by Devesh Jaganath | in Challenge Cup Prediction
Benetton will play host to the Lions in the round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon. Many of Benetton's Italian internationals are likely still riding high after their impressive performances in this year's Six Nations tournament. Consequently, the Lions will need to bring their A-game if they hope to overcome the motivated hosts. This meeting marks the second encounter between the two sides in Italy this season, following Benetton's victory in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash late last year. The Treviso-based club has been aiming to build on their recent strong showings in the competition, culminating in a semi-final defeat last season to eventual champions RC Toulon. With the talented 25-year-old British player Umaga, who has converted 14 out of 15 kicks in the pool stage, Benetton Rugby clinched the top spot in Pool 2 and has set their sights on reaching the final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24th. With a successful season on two fronts, including winning three of their four Challenge Cup games and securing sixth place in the URC, Benetton's structured and tactical approach makes them a formidable opponent and may provide them with a slight advantage over the visiting Lions.
The Lions finished fourth in Pool 2 with a record of two wins and two losses. They achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first South African team to defeat Connacht in Galway with a remarkable 38-14 bonus-point victory on March 23rd. However, their elation was short-lived as they suffered a setback, missing out on a chance to secure a spot in the United Rugby Championship play-off positions following a 29-21 loss to the Ospreys in Swansea last Saturday. Now, the Johannesburgers are gearing up for a crucial Challenge Cup playoff against Benetton in Treviso, aiming to reclaim their dominance. With a challenging URC run-in ahead, featuring home fixtures against Leinster, Munster, Cardiff, and Glasgow, as well as an away clash against the Stormers, climbing up the URC table will be a daunting task. Therefore, the Challenge Cup presents their best opportunity for silverware and qualification for the Champions Cup.
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The Best Betting Odds for Benetton Treviso v Lions Match
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Benetton Treviso vs Lions Form
Benetton Treviso and Lions Last Matches
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Benetton Treviso against Lions : Head to Head (H2H)
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Benetton Treviso - Lions Key Points
- Benetton won three of their four group-stage games
- Benetton have won six of their last nine games in all competitions
- Benetton have won nine of their last ten home matches
- Benetton beat this opponent in Italy in their last encounter
- The Lions have lost five of their last seven matches in all competitons
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Our Benetton Treviso vs Lions Prediction
Benetton are enjoying a productive season both here and in the URC, and with the home advantage, they will fancy their chances against a Lions side that has been hot and cold lately. The side from Johannesburg have pulled off a few notable wins on their travels but lost their last match in Treviso 15-10, and we feel they will suffer a similar fate in this one. Our Benetton vs Lions prediction: Benetton to win the match.
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