Benetton vs Cardiff Predictions - Benetton to prevail against Cardiff in the Challenge Cup

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

Brad Newcomb 03 Apr 2026

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Benetton excels at home, winning 3 in a row vs Cardiff.
Cardiff are struggling, losing 6 consecutive away games.
Benetton predicted to cover the handicap.

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Benetton are on a winning streak against Cardiff at home (Getty Images)

Benetton are on a winning streak against Cardiff at home and have performed well in the European Challenge Cup this season. Cardiff are in a slump away from home and have had little success against Benetton in recent meetings.

Benetton have drawn 2 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
Benetton have won 4 of their last 6 home games in all competitions.
Benetton have won 3 consecutive home matches against Cardiff.
Cardiff have lost 6 consecutive away games in all competitions.
Cardiff have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Benetton.

Head to Head

Cardiff have the advantage with 17 victories to eight against Benetton, including one draw in 26 meetings.

Benetton lost 17-8 away to Cardiff earlier this season.

Benetton Form

Benetton were in excellent form during their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 2 campaign. They beat the Lions 26-18 away, Perpignan 44-31 at home, the Dragons 74-21 at home, and Lyon 38-19 away.

Benetton have contested two home fixtures in the URC since making the knockout rounds. They drew 20-20 with the Scarlets before defeating the Ospreys 31-19.

Benetton won all their group stage matches and have recorded four wins in their last six home games, including three in a row against Cardiff.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff had a solid campaign in Pool 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup this season. They lost 38-17 to Stade Francais away and beat Ulster 29-26 and Racing 92 32-13 at home before losing 31-0 to Exeter away.

Cardiff have played three matches away from home in the URC since those results. They lost 21-14 to Ulster, 40-7 to the Bulls, and 21-15 to the Sharks last weekend.

Cardiff have been struggling with form lately, especially on the road, losing six in a row, and they have lost three of their last four clashes with Benetton.

Team News

Benetton

Jacob Umaga has kicked over ten conversions and four penalties in the competition so far.

Leonardo Marin and Paolo Odogwu have scored four tries each in the 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup.

Cardiff

Evan Lloyd has signed a new contract with Cardiff.

Callum Sheedy has slotted four conversions and three penalties in this edition of the European Challenge Cup.

Tom Bowen and Dan Thomas have scored two tries each in the competition so far.

Verdict

Benetton v Cardiff

Benetton have been in solid form at home this season and are tipped to cover the -11.5 handicap in the European Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with Cardiff.