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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
This Challenge Cup Group 2 round two fixture will see Newcastle Red Bulls play host to the Lions on Saturday. Can the Newcastle club defeat the Lions to secure back-to-back Challenge Cup victories? Here is our prediction for the game.
Newcastle Red Bulls caused the biggest upset in Challenge Cup opening round last week as they defy the odds to stun Lyon. Alan Dickens’ charges silenced the Lyon crowd, winning both halves to defeat the French side 23-14.
Sitting bottom of their domestic league standings with a 0–0–6 record, this impressive victory at Stade de Gerland saw Newcastle Red Bulls take a break from what has been a difficult start to their domestic campaign. It also ended their four-game losing streak in the Challenge Cup from last season.
The Lions lost by 10 points in the second half to surrender a two-point first-half lead, ultimately falling 26-18 to the visiting Benetton in an all-URC Challenge Cup opener. That defeat ended a three-match winning streak in the domestic scene for Ivan van Rooyen’s side. They have also lost each of their last three Challenge Cup away fixtures.
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The Best Betting Odds for Newcastle Red Bulls v Lions Match
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1.44 | 21 | 2.88 |
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1.44 | 21 | 3 |
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1.44 | 21 | 2.87 |
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1.42 | 23 | 2.88 |
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1.38 | 19 | 2.77 |
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Newcastle Red Bulls vs Lions Form
Newcastle Red Bulls and Lions Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
28 Nov 2025 - PREM Rugby
22 Nov 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
15 Nov 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
31 Oct 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
25 Oct 2025 - PREM Rugby
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
28 Nov 2025 - PREM Rugby
31 Oct 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
17 Oct 2025 - PREM Rugby
26 Sept 2025 - PREM Rugby
12 Sept 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
16 May 2025 - PREM Rugby
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
22 Nov 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
15 Nov 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
25 Oct 2025 - PREM Rugby
10 Oct 2025 - PREM Rugby
4 Oct 2025 - PREM Rugby
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
6 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4 Apr 2025 - Challenge Cup
29 Mar 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Lions Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
16 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
Newcastle Red Bulls - Lions Key Points
- Newcastle Red Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Newcastle Red Bulls have lost their last four home games.
- The Lions have won three of their last four games.
- The Lions have lost each of their last three Challenge Cup away games.
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Our Newcastle Red Bulls vs Lions Prediction
Despite their impressive Challenge Cup opening round win over Lyon, Newcastle Red Bulls have had a grueling run overall this season. Eight of their last 10 games in all competitions have ended in defeat, including their last four home fixtures.
The Lions are in better recent form despite their defeat to Benetton in their Challenge Cup opener last week. However, they have lost their last three Challenge Cup away games. Hence, we expect a close contest likely to be decided by a respectable margin. Our Newcastle Red Bulls vs Lions prediction is Lions +6 point handicap.
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