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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Zebre Parma begin their 2025-26 Challenge Cup campaign by welcoming Montauban to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday. The Italian side will look to defeat their visitors and get off to a strong start in the European second tier. Let's get into our prediction for the match.
Zebre Parma finished bottom of Challenge Cup Group 1 standings last season following defeats in all four of their group games. They are also struggling to find their footing in the URC this season, and will head into this match off the back of four straight defeats. The most recent of these was a 29-14 defeat to Cardiff Rugby last week.
Nevertheless, the Italian side will look to turn the corner with a strong start in Europe against Montauban. They have won two of their four home games this season and will also count on the support of the Parma crowd against their visitors.
Montauban are returning to Europe for the first time in 15 years. However, the prospects are not looking bright for Sébastien Calvet’s men this season. They fell 54-28 to RC Toulon at the weekend and have won just one of their 11 Top 14 matches this season (L9, D1). This includes defeats in all their six away games this season.
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The Best Betting Odds for Zebre v US Montalbanaise Match
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1.2 | 34 | 4.5 |
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1.17 | 34 | 4.5 |
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1.21 | 31 | 4.35 |
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1.12 | 27 | 4.2 |
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1.18 | 23 | 5.03 |
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Zebre vs US Montalbanaise Form
Zebre and US Montalbanaise Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
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27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
29 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
17 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
25 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 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)
14 Feb 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
29 Nov 2025 - Top 14
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11 Oct 2025 - Top 14
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
22 Nov 2025 - Top 14
25 Oct 2025 - Top 14
11 Oct 2025 - Top 14
27 Sept 2025 - Top 14
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8 May 2025 - Pro D2
0/6 (0%)
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6/6 (100%)
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Zebre - US Montalbanaise Key Points
- Zebre Parma have won two of their four home games this season.
- Montauban have posted a dismal 1-1-9 this season.
- Montauban have lost their last three games.
- Montauban have lost their six away league games this season.
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Our Zebre vs US Montalbanaise Prediction
The two teams head into this match on the back of underwhelming performances in their respective domestic leagues this season. However, Zebre Parma hold a slight advantage playing in front of their home fans and with more recent appearances in the competition than Montauban.
Moreover, a dismal six-match losing streak overshadows Montauban’s trip to Parma. Hence, we aren't expecting them to mount any real resistance to the hosts despite the latter’s recent struggles. Our Zebre Parma vs Montauban prediction is Zebre Parma -7.5 handicap points.
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