Exeter vs Cardiff Predictions - Exeter to win at home in Challenge Cup
Exeter, boasting an impressive home winning streak, are favorites against Cardiff and are expected to cover the -5.5 handicap. With victories in their last five home matches, including a recent 24-10 win over Leicester, Exeter stands strong. Cardiff, despite a mixed performance on the road and recent 33-22 loss to Ospreys, ranks third in their group. Key players from both teams face injuries, adding complexity to the matchup. Predicting Exeter's win seems promising given their recent form and strong track record against Cardiff.
- Exeter has won their last 5 home games.
- Exeter predicted to cover -5.5 handicap vs Cardiff.
- Cardiff's recent road form is inconsistent.
Exeter Chiefs backed at home (Getty Images)
Exeter vs Cardiff Predictions
Exeter are favourites at home, with an impressive home win record. My best bet is Exeter to cover the -5.5 handicap.
- Exeter vs Cardiff Predictions
- Head to Head
- Exeter Form
- Exeter Injuries & Team News
- Cardiff Form
- Cardiff Injuries & Team News
- Exeter have won their last 5 home matches.
- Exeter come into this match off the back of a 24-10 home win over Leicester.
- Exeter have won 4 of their 5 encounters against Cardiff.
- Cardiff have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
- Cardiff come into this match off the back of a 33-22 defeat at Ospreys.
Head to Head
Exeter have won four of their five meetings against Cardiff.
Exeter Form
Exeter have been in top form at home at the start of their season, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 24-10 win against Leicester.
Their previous home results include wins against Harlequins (38-0), Gloucester (39-12), Bristol (22-17), and Cheetahs (42-12), capping off an impressive run of form at home.
The Chiefs are currently fourth in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Three, with nine points after three matches.
Exeter Injuries & Team News
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau will be out until March after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury.
Cardiff Form
Cardiff are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, having lost three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 33-22 defeat at Ospreys.
Their previous away results include a loss at Munster (23-20), wins at Dragons (24-17) and Zebre (29-14), and a loss at Stade Francais (38-17).
Cardiff are currently third in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Three, with 10 points after three matches.
Cardiff Injuries & Team News
Current injuries include loose forward Taulupe Faletau (calf injury), winger Theo Cabango (hamstring), and lock Teddy Williams (foot).
Verdict
Exeter are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap at home against Cardiff.
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