Exeter vs Munster Predictions - Exeter backed to win at home in a European Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

Ralph Staniforth 03 Apr 2026

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Exeter have won their last 5 home matches.
Munster have lost their last 5 away matches.
Exeter expected to cover -5 handicap against Munster.

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Chiefs to provide the quality at home against depleted Munster (Getty Images)

Exeter vs Munster Predictions

Exeter are favourites to win at home, with an excellent home win record. My best bet is Exeter to cover the -5 handicap.

Exeter vs Munster Predictions
Head to Head
Exeter Form
Exeter Injuries & Team News
Munster Form
Munster Injuries & Team News

Exeter have won their last 5 matches at home.
Exeter have won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 5 encounters against Munster.
Exeter come into this match on the back of a 26-14 win against Sale.
Munster have lost their last 5 matches on the road.
Munster come into this match on the back of a 34-31 defeat at the Bulls.

Head to Head

Exeter have won two and drawn one of their last five encounters against Munster.

Exeter Form

Exeter have had an impressive run of form at home, winning their last five home matches across the Rugby Premiership and the Challenge Cup. They come into this match on the back of a 26-14 win against Sale.

Their previous home results include wins against Sale (59-14), Gloucester (48-14), Bath (31-19), and Northampton (31-14).

The Chiefs finished third in Pool Three of the Challenge Cup group stage.

Exeter Injuries & Team News

Wales international lock Christ Tshiunza is set to leave the Chiefs at the end of the season to join Sale Sharks.

Players unavailable due to injuries include loose-forward Ethan Roots (calf tear) and loose-forward Kane James (ankle injury).

Munster Form

Munster have had a poor run of form on the road, losing their last five matches across the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup. They come into this match on the back of a 34-31 defeat at the Bulls.

Their previous away results include losses at Ulster (28-3), Toulon (27-25), Glasgow Warriors (31-22), and the Sharks (45-0).

Munster finished fifth in Pool Two of the Champions Cup Group Stage.

Munster Injuries & Team News

Munster have significant injury concerns following their narrow 34-31 URC loss to the Bulls.

Key players Calvin Nash (wing), Diarmuid Barron (hooker), and Brian Gleeson (No. 8) are all doubts for Saturday after failing Head Injury Assessments.

Captain Tadhg Beirne is expected to be available for selection, and there is a potential return for Gavin Coombes to the squad after missing the trip to South Africa due to illness.

Verdict

Exeter Chiefs v Munster

Exeter are tipped to advance at home against Munster in the Challenge Cup.

Exeter -5.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 4 Units

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