Benetton vs Edinburgh Predictions - Benetton to inflict another away loss on Edinburgh

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Benetton have won 11 of their last 12 home games.
Edinburgh are struggling with 6 consecutive away losses.
Benetton predicted to cover the -6.5 handicap.

Benetton have an excellent record against Edinburgh at home (Getty Images)

Benetton are on a winning streak against Edinburgh at home and have been in great touch lately. Edinburgh are in a slump, often losing their away fixtures.

Benetton have won 4 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Benetton have won 11 of their last 12 home games in all competitions.
Benetton have won 6 consecutive home matches against Edinburgh.
Edinburgh have lost 3 consecutive games in all competitions.
Edinburgh have lost 6 consecutive away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Edinburgh have a slight edge with 16 victories to 13 against Benetton in 29 meetings.

Benetton Form

Benetton scored three penalties and a converted try in the first half against Zebre last weekend to lead 16-9 at the break.

Benetton added two converted tries to their total in the second half and were awarded a penalty try to record a 37-23 away win over Zebre.

Benetton defeated Glasgow 16-15, the Lions 41-15, lost 31-16 to the Stormers before beating Perpignan 44-31 and Zebre 21-15 in their last five home matches.

Benetton are 7th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 18 points after eight rounds.

Benetton will fancy their chances against Edinburgh, as they have been in excellent form lately, winning four in a row, and they consistently win their home games, recording 11 victories in their last 12 fixtures.

Edinburgh Form

Edinburgh landed a penalty in the first half against the Glasgow Warriors last weekend to trail 7-3 at half-time.

Edinburgh failed to add to their tally in the second half, conceding two converted tries to lose 21-3 to their rivals at home.

Edinburgh have had no success in their last five away fixtures. They lost 31-28 to Zebre, 20-19 to Munster, 20-19 to Cardiff, 33-0 to Castres, and 24-12 to the Glasgow Warriors.

Edinburgh are 11th in the United Rugby Championship table with 13 points from seven matches.

Edinburgh have not been at their best lately, losing three in a row, and they have failed to pick up a victory in their last six away games. Can they turn their fortunes around at Benetton?

Team News

Benetton

Benetton have recently completed the signing of Argentina fly-half Nicolás Roger Farías.

Edinburgh

Centre James Lang has stated that his side still has much to play for this campaign: “We’re going to have to dust ourselves off and come back in this week, ready to work hard and put some wrongs right. It can’t be all doom and gloom, because there’s very much still the season to fight for.

“We need to fight for each other. We care about each other—the players, the staff, we all care—and we want to show that on the pitch.”

Piers O'Conor and Ewan Ashman will likely feature against Benetton this weekend, while Duhan van der Merwe and Boan Venter could also make a return to the team.