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Black Lion vs Zebre Predictions - Zebre to win at Black Lion in Challenge Cup clash

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Zebre are the favorites in their upcoming match against Black Lion, despite both teams showcasing a poor form on the road. Zebre, motivated by the prospect of achieving a second-place finish in Pool One of the Challenge Cup, are backed to cover a -6.5 handicap. Black Lion has lost four of their last five home games. While Zebre has also struggled away, they are focused on leveraging this opportunity to improve their standings, although Black Lion still has a slim chance for a play-off if they secure a win.

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  • Zebre are favorites to cover -6.5 in an away match against Black Lion.
  • Both teams have poor away records but Zebre aim for a second-place finish in their group.
  • Black Lion require a win and assistance from Montauban for any play-off hopes.
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Black Lion vs Zebre Predictions


Zebre are favourites away at Black Lion, motivated by a second-place finish. My best bet is Zebre to cover the -6.5 handicap.

  • Black Lion have lost 4 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Black Lion come into this match off the back of a 24-13 defeat to Montpellier.
  • Zebre have lost their last 5 away matches.
  • Zebre come into this match off the back of a 47-10 defeat at Glasgow Warriors.
  • Zebra defeated Black Lion 26-12 in a pre-season friendly.

Head to Head


This is the first meeting between Black Lion and Zebre.

Zebra defeated Black Lion 26-12 in a pre-season friendly.

Black Lion Form


Black Lion are currently experiencing a poor run of form at home this season, having lost four and won one of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 24-13 defeat against Montpellier.

Their previous home results include losses against Gloucester (15-10) and Clermont (36-3), a win against Vannes (22-19), and a loss against Bayonne (41-16).

Black Lion are currently fifth in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool One, with five points after three matches.

Black Lion Injuries & Team News


Black Lion has a slim chance of making the play-offs; however, they must win against Zebre and hope winless Montauban stun Connacht.

Zebre Form


Zebre have not been in good shape away from home at the start of their season, having lost their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 47-10 defeat at Glasgow Warriors.

Their previous away results include losses at Ospreys (24-0), Leinster (50-26), Montpellier (31-7), and Benetton (21-15).

Zebre are currently third in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool One, with nine points after three matches.

Zebre & Team News


The Italians will be motivated and focused, as victory for Zebre will move them up from third to a second-place finish in Pool One.

Verdict

Zebre do not have a great away record, but Black Lion are also struggling. I am backing Zebre to cover -6.5.

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