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by Nella Wagah | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Resurgent Newcastle Falcons will welcome beleaguered Dragons to Kingston Park in Sunday’s Challenge Cup match. In this match, the Falcons and Dragons will be in pursuit of a maiden victory in the competition. Below is our preview and prediction.
Following a challenging start to the season, Newcastle Falcons have turned their fortunes around in recent matches. Their decent form saw them win four games in a row before the recent defeat to Section Paloise in the Challenge Cup.
The 32-19 defeat leaves them second from bottom in their group as they are yet to register any points in the competition. A return to their backyard will hand Steve Diamond’s men confidence after winning their last four games.
Dragons are currently enduring a torrid run of form having started their Challenge Cup campaign with a 14-18 loss to Montpellier. The bonus point defeat leaves them fourth on the log as they occupy the final playoff slot.
The defeat took their string of losses to seven with the team badly needing to turn a corner. The run has left Filo Tiatia’s men anchored to the bottom of the United Rugby Championship standings.
More pressing for the coach will be their abysmal away record which has seen them win only one game in two years.
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The Best Betting Odds for Newcastle Falcons v Dragons Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.3 | 26 | 3.6 |
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1.3 | 26 | 3.75 |
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1.36 | 21 | 3.2 |
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1.29 | 26 | 3.55 |
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1.26 | 20 | 3.83 |
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Newcastle Falcons vs Dragons Form
Newcastle Falcons and Dragons Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
8 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2024 - PREM Rugby
22 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
10 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
2 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
26 Oct 2024 - PREM Rugby
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Nov 2024 - PREM Rugby
22 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
10 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
18 Oct 2024 - PREM Rugby
5 Oct 2024 - PREM Rugby
20 Sept 2024 - PREM Rugby
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
8 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
2 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
26 Oct 2024 - PREM Rugby
11 Oct 2024 - PREM Rugby
28 Sept 2024 - PREM Rugby
18 May 2024 - PREM Rugby
1/5 (20%)
0/5 (0%)
4/5 (80%)
6 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
30 Nov 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
21 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
16 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
1/3 (33%)
0/3 (0%)
2/3 (67%)
6 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
21 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
0/2 (0%)
0/2 (0%)
2/2 (100%)
30 Nov 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
16 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
Newcastle Falcons - Dragons Key Points
- Dragons have lost their last 18 away games.
- Newcastle Falcons have won four of their last five games.
- Dragons have lost their last seven games.
- Newcastle Falcons have won their last three games against Dragons.
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Our Newcastle Falcons vs Dragons Prediction
Newcastle Falcons are looking to collect their first win in the Challenge Cup when they come up against an out-of-form Dragons. Barring their defeat to Section Paloise last time out The Falcons have been in good form, winning their previous four games.
Their home form will also add some confidence having won their last four matches there. Dragons have lost their last 18 games on the road, leaving them with a tough task against Falcons. Our prediction for Newcastle Falcons vs Dragons is a win for Newcastle Falcons.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
