Perpignan vs Lions Predictions - Perpignan to edge Lions at home in a European Challenge Cup clash
Perpignan face off against the Lions in a Challenge Cup encounter, where they are favored to win, covering a -3.5 handicap. Perpignan's excellent home form, highlighted by a recent 30-27 win over Toulouse, makes them the favored side. In contrast, the Lions have struggled on the road but bring a full-strength squad, including returning key players. However, with injuries and disciplinary issues still lingering, the Lions may find it challenging to overcome Perpignan's home advantage.
- Perpignan enjoy a 3-game home winning streak.
- Lions have inconsistent away form and injury concerns.
- Betting tip: Perpignan to cover the -3.5 handicap.
Perpignan to continue home form (Getty Images)
Perpignan vs Lions Predictions
Perpignan are favourites at home, coming off a three-game home winning streak. My best bet is Perpignan to cover the -3.5 handicap.
- Perpignan vs Lions Predictions
- Head to Head
- Perpignan Form
- Perpignan Injuries & Team News
- Lions Form
- Lions Injuries & Team News
- Perpignan have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Perpignan come into this match off the back of a 30-27 home win over Toulouse.
- Lions have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Lions come into this match off the back of a close 23-22 win at the Sharks.
Head to Head
Perpignan have lost their one encounter against the Lions.
Perpignan Form
Perpignan have been in decent form at home at the start of their season, having won three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 30-27 win against Toulouse.
Their previous home results include losses against Bordeaux Begles (27-12) and Montpellier (28-0), before going on a three-game winning streak to beat Dragons (41-17), Clermont (26-20), and Toulouse.
Perpignan are currently third in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Two, with six points after three matches.
Perpignan Injuries & Team News
Perpignan are expected to make a few changes this week, with a play-off spot at stake. No major injury concerns reported.
Lions Form
Lions 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 close 23-22 win at the Sharks.
Their previous away results include a loss at Benetton (41-15), a win at the Bulls (43-33), and losses at Newcastle (14-10) and Stormers (34-27).
Lions are currently fourth in the Challenge Cup Group A, Pool Two, with six points after three matches.
Lions Injuries & Team News
Springbok Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and lock Darrien Landsberg return from injury.
Players who will miss out on selection include loose forward Siba Qoma, who picked up an injury in the warm-up last week, and Springbok flanker Ruan Venter, who received a red card last week.
Lions have taken a full-strength squad for their two-match Euro tour against Perpignan in the Challenge Cup and Ospreys in the URC.
Verdict
Perpignan are tipped at home to cover the -3.5-handicap considering their good form.
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