Benetton vs Lions Predictions - Benetton to ease past the Lions in the URC
The article assesses the upcoming rugby match between Benetton and the Lions, positioning Benetton as the favorites to win and suggesting they are likely to cover a -10.5 handicap. Benetton showed promising form, with a recent victory over Glasgow following a close defeat to Connacht. In contrast, the Lions have struggled in their first two games of the season, losing to both Cardiff and Zebre, indicating a need for improvement. Potential team changes for both sides could impact game dynamics.
- Benetton favored to win, likely covering -10.5 handicap.
- Benetton showed strong form last game, beating Glasgow.
- Lions under pressure after two consecutive losses.
Benetton beat the Lions away from home last season. (Getty Images)
Benetton vs Lions Predictions
Benetton are favourites and given the Lions first two performances, I am backing the hosts to cover the -10.5 handicap.
- Benetton vs Lions Predictions
- Head to Head
- Benetton Form
- Benetton Team News
- Lions Form
- Lions Team News
- Benetton won their last home match.
- Benetton beat the Lions away from home last season.
- Lions have lost their last 2 matches.
Head to Head
Benetton defeated the Lions 42-31 last season in Johannesburg.
Benetton Form
Benetton come into round three of the 2025/26 URC season having won one and lost one in the opening two rounds
In round one, Benetton put up a decent fight away to Connacht, losing the match 26-15. Back home last weekend, the Italians upset the odds, beating Glasgow 16-14 in a very nervy encounter.
Benetton Team News
Benetton are likely to make a few changes for this fixture.
Lions Form
The Lions started last season with a bang, competing near the top of the table for the first six or seven matches. They fell away thereafter and this season, they have failed to make a good start, losing both opening games.
While the Lions have the tough task of touring Europe for the first few rounds, they lost 33-20 to Cardiff in round one and last weekend went down 22-20 to Zebre in Italy.
They would have hoped for at least one win on this tour but away to Benetton is no easy task. Improvement is performance will be required from the South Africans.
Lions Team News
The Lions are likely to test a new combination or two after the last two defeats.
Verdict
Benetton are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap.
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