Benetton Treviso vs Cardiff Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Benetton host Cardiff Rugby in this all-URC Challenge Cup Round 16 clash on Saturday. The winner will face either Exeter Chiefs or Munster in the next round. Can the Lions Cardiff overcome Rugby to secure their place in the last 8? Let's get into our prediction.
Benetton finished top of the Challenge Cup Pool 2 standings with a perfect four-from-four record, securing their place in the knockout stage. Lions rounded off their pool-stage outing, thrashing French side Lyon 38–19, thanks to Rhyno Smith's set-piece heroics.
They suffered a 31–10 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship last week, but have won their last six European home games dating back to 2024. They have also won their last three home matches against Cardiff Rugby.
Cardiff Rugby sneaked into the Challenge Cup knockout stage after winning two of their four pool-stage matches. They collapsed to a heavy 31–0 defeat to Exeter Chiefs in their final pool-stage match.
Corniel van Zyl's side lost 21–15 to Sharks last week in their domestic league outing. They ride a six-match losing streak on the road across all competitions, including wide-margin defeats in their two Challenge Cup away matches this season.
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Benetton Treviso v Cardiff Rugby Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.1 | 31 | 7.5 |
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1.07 | 34 | 9 |
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1.11 | 34 | 6.5 |
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1.14 | 20 | 5.4 |
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1.14 | 20 | 5.4 |
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Benetton Treviso vs Cardiff Rugby Form
Benetton Treviso and Cardiff Rugby Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
27 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
21 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
28 Feb 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
30 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
24 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
21 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
30 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
10 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
3 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
27 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
28 Feb 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
24 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
27 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
27 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Feb 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
31 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
24 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
27 Feb 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
24 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
10 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
26 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
0/6 (0%)
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6/6 (100%)
27 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Mar 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
31 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
1 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
Benetton Treviso vs Cardiff Rugby Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Benetton Treviso - Cardiff Rugby Key Points
- Benetton have won their four Challenge Cup matches this season.
- Benetton have won their last three home games against Cardiff Rugby.
- Cardiff Rugby have lost their last six away matches across all competitions.
- Cardiff Rugby have lost their two Challenge Cup away matches this season by heavy margins.
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Our Benetton Treviso vs Cardiff Rugby Prediction
Benetton are a team to watch out for in this Challenge Cup campaign and will be looking to continue their perfect start to the competition. They boast wide-margin victories in their two Challenge Cup home matches and are in a strong position for a comfortable victory.
The odds are stacked against Cardiff Rugby in this match. They have lost six straight away games, including heavy defeats in their two Challenge Cup road fixtures, and their last three trips to face Benetton have ended in defeat. Our Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby prediction is Benetton –11.5 handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
