Benetton vs Leinster Predictions - Leinster set to beat Benetton again

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Leinster are on an 8-match winning streak against Benetton.
Benetton have lost 9 consecutive home matches against Leinster.
Leinster favoured to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Leinster have an oustanding record against Benetton in the URC (Getty Images)

Benetton have a poor record against Leinster and are on a lengthy losing streak against their opponents at home. Leinster have been performing well lately and often beat Benetton.

Leinster have won 4 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Leinster have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Leinster have won 8 consecutive matches against Benetton.
Benetton have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Benetton have won 2 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Benetton have lost 9 consecutive home matches against Leinster.

Head to Head

Leinster have a commanding lead of 22 victories to two against Benetton, including two draws in 26 meetings.

Benetton Form

Benetton were outplayed in the second half by Munster last weekend, losing 45-15 at home after trailing 19-13 at half-time.

Before that result, Benetton defeated Glasgow 16-14, the Lions 41-15, lost 31-16 to the Stormers, beat Zebre 21-15, lost 15-14 to Edinburgh, and drew 20-20 with the Scarlets before defeating the Ospreys 31-19 at home in the URC this season.

Benetton are 12th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 28 points from 14 matches.

Benetton have struggled to beat Leinster in this competition, having lost nine consecutive home games against their opponents, although they have played their best rugby at their stadium this season.

Leinster Form

Leinster came out on top in their derby match against Ulster last weekend, winning 29-21 away from home after leading 15-0 at the break.

Before that, Leinster lost 35-0 to the Stormers, 39-31 to the Bulls, defeated the Dragons 24-10, Munster 13-8, and Connacht 34-23 before losing 8-7 to Cardiff and 38-17 to the Glasgow Warriors away from home in this season's United Rugby Championship.

Leinster are 4th in the URC table with 46 points from 14 games.

Leinster registered their fourth consecutive win in their previous outing and will relish taking on Benetton, having defeated their hosts in their last eight meetings.

Team News

Benetton

Tiziano Pasquali has signed a contract extension until 2029.

Francois Mey has signed for Benetton on a four-year deal.

Leinster

Max Deegan has been banned for two matches following his red card against Ulster last weekend.

The fitness of Caelan Doris, Andrew Porter and Josh van der Flier will be assessed towards the end of the week.

Verdict

Benetton v Leinster

Leinster have an outstanding record against Benetton and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Leinster -9.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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