Benetton vs Zebre Predictions - Benetton to edge Zebre in Italian derby

Ralph Staniforth

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Benetton are favorites, having won 3 of last 4 home matches.
Zebre have lost their last 4 away games, making them underdogs.
Predicted victory for Benetton to cover the -10.5 handicap.

Benetton too good at home (Getty Images)

Benetton vs Zebre Predictions

Benetton are favourites, and come into this match on the back of an impressive home run. My best bet is that Benetton to cover the -10.5 handicap.

Benetton vs Zebre Predictions
Head to Head
Benetton Form
Benetton Injuries & Team News
Zebra Form
Zebra Injuries & Team News

Benetton have won 3 of their last 4 matches at home.
Benetton have beaten Zebre in their last 5 encounters.
Benetton go into this match off the back of a 44-31 home win against Perpignan.
Zebre have lost their last 4 away matches.
Zebre lost 31-7 to Montpellier in their most recent away match.

Head to Head

Benetton have won all five of their derby encounters.

Benetton Form

Benetton have had a decent start to the season at home, having won three of their last four matches. They come into this match off the back of a 44-31 home win over Perpignan.

In the lead-up to that victory, Benetton beat Glasgow Warriors 16-14 and the Lions 41-15, before losing 31-16 to the Stormers.

Benetton showed good form in the first half against the Stormers, competing well at the breakdown with players like Michele Lamaro and Sebastian Negri and taking a deserved 16-8 lead at the break. However, they couldn't contain the log leaders in the second half.

Currently, Benetton are in 12th place in the United Rugby Championship, with nine points from six matches.

Benetton Injuries & Team News

New head coach Calum MacRae has been praised for his positive impact, with the team showing attacking skill and a good balance between forwards and backs.

Louis Lynach (wing) has been a standout performer this season, along with forward Juarno Augustus.

Zebra Form

Zebra have had a difficult start to the season away from home, losing their last four matches on the road. This derby is likely to be decided by discipline and defence.

They come into this match off the back of a 31-7 loss at Montpellier. Their previous away losses include a 76-5 defeat at Leinster, a 24-0 loss at Ospreys, and a 50-26 loss at Leinster.

Zebra are currently in 11th place in the United Rugby Championship with 10 points from six matches.

Zebra Injuries & Team News

The coaching staff have confirmed the following starting XV: Montemauri, Bertaccini, Zanon, Mazza, Gesi, Da Re, Fusco, Odiase, Locatelli, Stavile, Krumov (capt.), Ferrari, Pitinari, Di Bartolomeo, Hasa, Replacements: Ribaldi, Buonfiglio, Nocera, Ortombina, Canali, Dominguez, Faissai, and Licata.

Verdict

Benetton v Zebre

Benetton set for victory and to cover -10.5 at home against Zebre.

Benetton -10.5

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