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Benetton vs Munster Predictions - Benetton to secure the points with a home win over Munster

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2026

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Brad Newcomb 16 Apr 2026

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Benetton boasts solid home form in the URC this season.
Munster have a commanding record versus Benetton.
Benetton predicted to cover the +2.5 handicap.

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Benetton have played their best rugby at home this season (Getty Images)

Benetton have played well at home this season, but have failed to beat Munster consistently in the URC. Munster are in a slump away from home, but boast an excellent record against Benetton.

Benetton have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Benetton have won 4 of their last 7 home games (URC).
Benetton have lost 7 of their last 8 home matches against Munster.
Munster have lost 6 consecutive away games in all competitions.
Munster have won 17 of their last 18 matches against Benetton.

Head to Head

Munster have a commanding lead of 23 victories to three against Benetton, including one draw in 27 meetings.

Benetton Form

Benetton were pipped at the post by Exeter in their EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final clash last weekend, losing 44-41 at home after the score was 24-24 at the break.

Benetton have been in decent nick at home in the URC this season. They 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.

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

Benetton have had little success against Munster over the years, but they have played their best rugby at home this season, suffering only two defeats in seven league games at their stadium.

Munster Form

Munster faced Premiership side Exeter in the round of 16 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, losing 31-21 away from home.

Munster achieved success away from home at the start of the United Rugby Championship. They beat the Scarlets 34-21, Leinster 31-14, and the Ospreys 26-10 but have had no success since, losing to Ulster 28-3, the Glasgow Warriors 31-22, the Sharks 45-0, and the Bulls 34-31.

Munster are 7th in the URC table with 41 points from 14 games.

Munster have an outstanding record against Benetton, having won 17 of their 18 meetings; however, they have not travelled well lately, losing six in a row, including four in the league.

Team News

Benetton

Rhys Patchell has been appointed as the new attack coach of Benetton.

Siua Maile suffered a fractured radius in the match against Exeter and will undergo surgery.

Thomas Gallo suffered a torn adductor longus tendon injury in the match and is not available for selection.

Munster

Calvin Nash, Diarmuid Barron, and Jean Kleyn have returned from injury and are in the side, along with Shane Daly, Andrew Smith, Diarmuid Barron, Tom Ahern, John Hodnett, Oli Jager, and Brian Gleeson.

Verdict

Benetton v Munster

Benetton have been in solid form at home this season and are tipped to cover the +2.5 handicap in their match against Munster.

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