Lyon vs Benetton Predictions - Benetton to defeat Lyon in Challenge Cup
In the upcoming Challenge Cup clash, Benetton stands as a strong contender against Lyon, having remained unbeaten thus far. Despite Lyon's recent victory over Pau, their inconsistent home form and low position in the group table make them unlikely favorites. Benetton, leading Group A, Pool Two with 14 points, are expected to cover the -3.5 handicap with recent improvements attributed to attack coach Pete Wilkins. This tactical edge positions Benetton as the team to watch in the contest.
- Benetton tops Group A with 3 wins, favorite against Lyon.
- Lyon's home form shaky, losing 3 of last 5 matches.
- Benetton predicted to cover -3.5 handicap.
Benetton have the quality to win in Lyon (Getty Images)
Lyon vs Benetton Predictions
Benetton are favourites at Lyon, unbeaten in the Challenge Cup group stage. My best bet is Benetton to cover the -3.5 handicap.
- Lyon vs Benetton Predictions
- Head to Head
- Lyon Form
- Lyon Injuries & Team News
- Benetton Form
- Benetton Injuries & Team News
- Lyon have lost 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Lyon have won 2 of their 3 encounters against Benetton.
- Lyon come into this match off the back of a 22-17 home win over Pau.
- Benetton have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
- Benetton come into this match off the back of a 37-23 win at Zebre.
- Benetton are top of Group A, Pool 2 with 3 wins out of 3.
Head to Head
Lyon have won two of their three encounters against Benetton.
Lyon Form
Lyon have had a mixed run of form at home at the start of their season, losing three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 22-17 win against Pau.
Their previous home results include a loss against La Rochelle (36-19), a win against Clermont (43-24), and losses against Newcastle (23-14) and Toulouse (41-19).
Lyon are currently bottom (sixth) in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Two, with two points after three matches.
Lyon Injuries & Team News
Lyon are expected to make a few changes this week, with no mathematical chance of making the play-offs.
Benetton Form
Benetton are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, having won two and lost three of their last five away matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 37-23 win at Zebre.
Their previous away results include losses at Connacht (26-15), Edinburgh (43-0), Ulster (47-13), and a win at Lions (26-18).
Benetton are top of the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Two, with 14 points after three matches.
Benetton Injuries & Team News
Attack coach Pete Wilkins is a key factor in Benetton's evolution and newfound potency in attack.
Verdict
Benetton offer good value to cover the -3.5 handicap in France.
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