Cardiff vs Benetton Predictions - Cardiff to win at home in a United Rugby Championship clash
Cardiff Rugby, experiencing a stellar home game record this season, is set to confront Benetton. Having secured wins in 4 of their last 5 home games, including a confident 32-13 victory over Racing 92, Cardiff is favored to cover the -7.5 handicap. Despite Cardiff's recent struggles against Benetton, they are positioned fourth with a strong lineup, countering injuries with key players. Meanwhile, Benetton, characterized by fluctuating performance, holds the eighth position after a notable win at Lyon. As anticipation mounts, Cardiff's home advantage may prove decisive.
- Cardiff strong home performance: 4 of last 5 wins.
- Cardiff set to cover the -7.5 handicap vs Benetton.
- Benetton, despite mixed form, recently won at Lyon.
Cardiff can win at home in URC (Getty Images)
Cardiff vs Benetton Predictions
Cardiff are favourites with an impressive home win record. My best bet is Cardiff to cover the -7.5 handicap.
- Cardiff vs Benetton Predictions
- Head to Head
- Cardiff Form
- Cardiff Injuries & Team News
- Benetton Form
- Benetton Injuries & Team News
- Cardiff have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Cardiff come into this match off the back of a 32-13 home win over Racing 92.
- Cardiff have won one of their last 5 encounters against Benetton.
- Cardiff lost 3 of their 5 encounters away at Benetton.
- Benetton have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Benetton come into this match off the back of a 38-19 win at Lyon.
Head to Head
Cardiff have won one of their last five encounters against Benetton. Three of the four encounters they lost were away at Benetton.
Cardiff Form
Cardiff have been in excellent form at home at the start of the season, winning four of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 32-13 win against Racing 92.
Their previous home results include wins against Edinburgh (20-19) and Ulster (29-26), a loss against Scarlets (21-17), and a win against Dragons (22-19), capping off an impressive run of form at home.
Cardiff Rugby are currently fourth in the United Rugby Championship, with 31 points after nine matches.
Cardiff Injuries & Team News
Cardiff Rugby players named in the Wales Six Nations squad include forwards Keiron Assiratti, Liam Belcher, James Botham, Ales Mann, and backs Josh Adams, Mason Grady, and Ben Thomas.
Current injuries include number eight Taulupe Faletau (calf), winger Theo Cabango (hamstring), and lock Teddy Williams (foot).
Benetton Form
Benetton are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, having lost two of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 38-19 win at Lyon.
Their previous away results include losses at Edinburgh (43-0) and Ulster (47-12), and wins at Lions (26-18) and Zebre (37-23).
Benetton are currently eighth in the United Rugby Championship, with 19 points after nine matches.
Benetton Injuries & Team News
Attack coach Pete Wilkins is a key factor in Benetton's evolution and newfound potency in attack.
Verdict
Cardiff have been very good at home this season. They are backed to continue that form, covering the -7.5 handicap against Benetton.
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