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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
It's an all-URC matchup in Europe as Lions and Benetton clash in this 2025-26 Challenge Cup opener on Saturday. Who is likely to come out on top? Keep reading as we dive into the details and our prediction.
The Lions reached Challenge Cup round of 16 last season before losing 24-12 to Edinburgh. They got off to a grim start to their United Rugby Championship this season before turning things around in round four.
Ivan van Rooyen's side will head into this match on the back of a three-match winning streak, including a 43-33 victory over Bulls last weekend. They have also won both of their URC home games this season by impressive margins. Can they maintain this momentum as they kick off their campaign in Europe?
Benetton fell by just two points to Castres Olympique to crash out in Champions Cup round-16 last season. They suffered a heavy 47-13 defeat to Ulster in the URC last week, extending their losing streak to three matches.
Notably, Leoni will be looking for their first win in five consecutive European away games on Saturday. Their last five away URC games have also ended in defeat, four of which by wide margins.
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The Best Betting Odds for Lions v Benetton Treviso Match
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1.44 | 21 | 2.88 |
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1.4 | 29 | 2.9 |
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1.46 | 29 | 2.75 |
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1.39 | 22 | 2.5 |
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1.45 | 20 | 2.84 |
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Lions vs Benetton Treviso Form
Lions and Benetton Treviso Last Matches
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3/6 (50%)
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)
27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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)
19 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)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
4 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
10 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
29 Mar 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
22 Mar 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
16 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
Lions vs Benetton Treviso Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
6 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
Lions - Benetton Treviso Key Points
- Lions have won their last three matches by double digits.
- Lions have won their last two Challenge Cup home fixtures.
- Benetton have lost their last three matches.
- Benetton have lost their last four European away games.
- Benetton have lost their last five away URC games, four of which by wide margins.
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Our Lions vs Benetton Treviso Prediction
This will be the seventh meeting between the two teams, with Benetton sweeping the last four. However, Calum MacRae's side head into Saturday's clash as the underdogs, having struggled for results recently. They have also endured a long losing streak in domestic and European away games.
Conversely, Lions are on the brighter side of the form ladder with strong recent results. They boast a strong recent home record and have won their last three matches by double digits. Hence, we are backing them for a clear-cut victory. Our Lions vs Benetton Rugby prediction is Lions -4.5 handicap points.
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