Bulls vs Benetton Predictions - Bulls tipped to continue home dominance in URC encounter
The Bulls face Benetton in the United Rugby Championship and enter the match as overwhelming favourites, especially at home, where they've won 4 of their last 5 matches and their last 5 encounters against Benetton. The recommendation is for Bulls to cover the large -30.5 handicap. Benetton's away form has been poor, with just one win in their last five road games. With a strong pack advantage and playoff motivation, expect the Bulls to dominate and maintain momentum into the knockouts.
- Bulls tipped to cover -30.5 handicap thanks to dominant home and head-to-head record.
- Benetton struggling away, with just 1 win in last 5 road games and a heavy recent defeat.
- Bulls motivated to secure top playoff spot and bring full-strength squad.
Bulls tipped to continue home dominance in URC encounter (Getty Images)
Bulls vs Benetton Predictions
Bulls are strong favourites given their recent record against Benetton. My best bet is the Bulls to cover the -30.5 handicap at home.
- Bulls vs Benetton Predictions
- Head to Head
- Bulls Form
- Bulls Injuries & Team News
- Benetton Form
- Benetton Injuries & Team News
- Bulls have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Bulls have won the last 5 matches against Benetton.
- Bulls beat Zebre 54-19 at home in their last match.
- Benetton have won 1 of their last 5 away matches.
- Benetton lost 46-7 at the Sharks in their last match.
Head to Head
Bulls have been dominant in this fixture, winning the last five meetings.
Bulls Form
The Bulls pulled away in the second half against Zebre last weekend, winning 54-19 at home after leading 26-12 at the break.
Bulls have been consistent in the URC over the past few weeks. They defeated the Sharks (41-12), lost to the Stormers (32-19), before winning against Cardiff Rugby (40-7) and Munster (34-31).
Bulls are fourth in the United Rugby Championship with 54 points from 17 matches.
Bulls’ pack should give them a major edge at set piece.
The Bulls will want to carry momentum into the playoffs and secure a sixth straight win.
Bulls Injuries & Team News
The Bulls still have plenty to play for, with a home quarter-final within reach. A top-two finish also remains possible if results elsewhere go their way and they secure a bonus-point win.
Coach Johann Ackermann described Benetton as a world-class team filled with Italian internationals and expects a Test-match-like game when they meet at Loftus Versfeld this coming weekend.
"It’s a team which includes several Italian internationals who enjoyed a great Six Nations campaign".
Benetton Form
Benetton travelled to face the Sharks in Durban last weekend, losing 46-7 against an injury-hit Sharks team.
Benetton have struggled away from home this season. They defeated Lyon (38-19),before losing to Cardiff Rugby (17-8), drawing at the Dragons (15-15), and losing at Glasgow Warriors (31-10).
Benetton are 13th in the United Rugby Championship with 33 points from 17 matches.
Benetton Injuries & Team News
Benetton will field a strong side known for its high-intensity attacking rugby as they try to unsettle the Bulls.
Verdict
The Bulls' home dominance makes them favourites and tipped to cover the -30.5 handicap at home.
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