Black Lion vs Zebre Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Pool-stage action in Challenge Cup Pool 1 will be rounded off on Saturday with Black Lion playing host to Zebre. Can the hosts overcome Zebre to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages? Here is our prediction.
New interim head coach Marco Bortolami got off to a winning start, leading Black Lion to a narrow three-point victory over struggling Montauban the last time out. The Georgian invitees held firm to win 31–28 against Montauban despite losing the second half by seven points.
This victory ended their five-match losing streak in the Challenge Cup dating back to last season and narrowed the gap to the Pool 1's knockout-stage places to just three points. Another bonus-point victory on Saturday will seal the team's berth in the round of 16.
Zebre defeated Montauban by a 24-point margin in their Challenge Cup opener and fell by the same margin to Montpellier in their second fixture. They returned to winning ways in their last game by defeating second-placed Ospreys 23–19 and climbing to third in the group with nine points.
Massimo Brunello's men just have to avoid defeat in this match to secure a place in the round of 16. A losing bonus point could also boost their chances. However, they are on an eight-match losing streak on the road across all competitions.
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Black Lion v Zebre Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.49 | 20 | 1.59 |
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2.49 | 20 | 1.59 |
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2.63 | 19 | 1.5 |
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2.28 | 20 | 1.66 |
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2.28 | 20 | 1.66 |
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Black Lion vs Zebre Form
Black Lion and Zebre Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
10 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
26 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
17 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
19 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
1/5 (20%)
0/5 (0%)
4/5 (80%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
11 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
7 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
20 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
10 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
26 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
17 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
19 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
15 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
11 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
3 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
12 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
11 Jan 2026 - Challenge Cup
27 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
3 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
20 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
12 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
12 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
Black Lion - Zebre Key Points
- Black Lion won their last Challenge Cup home game.
- Marco Bortolami has won his last two matches as rugby team head coach.
- Zebre have lost their last five Challenge Cup away games.
- Zebre are on an eight-match losing run on the road.
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Our Black Lion vs Zebre Prediction
Marco Bortolami didn't just return Black Lion to winning ways against Montauban, but also ended an unceasing five-match losing streak for the team. The Italian tactician has now won his last two matches as a rugby team head coach and will look to build on these strong recent results on Saturday.
Additionally, they have their round-of-16 hopes on the line and will count on the backing of the home fans for another positive result against a Zebre side who are enduring a long losing streak on the road. Our Black Lion vs Zebre prediction is Black Lion wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
