Connacht vs Benetton Predictions - Connacht to extend home winning record over Benetton
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- Connacht have beaten Benetton 10 times in a row at home.
- Benneton have lost 6 of their last 7 away games.
- Connacht are favoured to cover the -7.5 handicap.
Connacht have an outstanding record against Benetton at home (Getty Images)
Connacht vs Benetton Predictions
- Connacht vs Benetton Predictions
- Head to Head
- Connacht Form
- Connacht Team News & Injuries
- Benetton Form
- Benetton Team News & Injuries
Connacht lacked consistency in the URC last season but often beat Benetton at home. Benetton just missed the playoffs in their previous campaign and have struggled to beat their hosts away from home.
- Connacht have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
- Connacht have won 2 of their last 5 home matches.
- Connacht have defeated Benetton 10 consecutive times at home.
- Benetton have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Benetton have lost 6 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Head to Head
Connacht have a commanding lead of 17 victories to eight over Benetton, including one draw in 26 meetings.
Connacht Form
Connacht did not enjoy a fruitful 2024/25 URC campaign last season, finishing towards the bottom end of the league standings.
Connacht placed 13th in the United Rugby Championship table with 39 points from 18 games.
Connacht achieved mixed results in their final five home games last season. They defeated Benetton 38-30, lost to Munster 30-24, and beat Cardiff 35-20 before they lost 43-40 to Racing 92 and Edinburgh 31-21.
Connacht have defeated Benetton ten consecutive times on their home turf, which gives them the edge to start their campaign with a home victory for their fans.
Connacht Team News & Injuries
Connacht have acquired the following players for the upcoming URC season: Bobby Power and Sam Gilbert.
Benetton Form
Benetton had a decent 2024/25 season but fell short in their bid to make the quarter-finals of the URC by a couple of points.
Benetton finished 10th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 46 points from 18 matches.
Benetton lost 38-30 to Connacht and 39-37 to Castres, defeated the Lions 42-31 before they lost 56-5 to the Stormers and 30-21 to Munster in their final five away fixtures last season.
Benetton will aim for a strong start to their new season; however, they have only defeated Connacht once in 13 visits to their opponents' stadium.
Benetton Team News & Injuries
Benetton have added the following players to their roster for the 2025/26 URC season: Richie Asiata, So'otala Fa'aso'o, John Bryant, Louis Werchon, and Josh Flook.
Verdict
Connacht have a proven track record against Benetton at home and are tipped to cover the -7.5 handicap.
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