Connacht vs Zebre Predictions - Connacht to extend winning streak over Zebre

Brad Newcomb

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Connacht have won nine consecutive matches against Zebre, with a strong record at home.
Zebre are bottom of the URC, and have lost 14 of their last 15 away games.
Connacht are expected to cover the -18.5 handicap.

Connacht are on a lengthy winning streak against Zebre (Getty Images)

Connacht are on a lengthy winning streak against Zebre and have often won at home in recent outings. Zebre have yet to win any of their matches this season and historically struggle to beat Connacht in the URC.

Connacht have won 6 of their last 7 home fixtures.
Connacht have won 3 consecutive home games against Zebre.
Zebre have lost 14 of their last 15 away matches.
Zebre have lost 9 consecutive times to Connacht.

Head to Head

Connacht have a commanding lead of 24 victories to three against Zebre in 27 meetings.

Connacht Form

Connacht secured a solid victory over Saracens in their opening Investec Champions Cup match of the season last weekend, winning 45-36 at home.

The Westerners have had mixed results in the URC so far. They lost 29-15 to the Stormers at home and beat Benetton 22-19 away before losing 36-19 away to Glasgow Warriors.

The team from Galway is 14th in the United Rugby Championship table with five points from three games.

Connacht will start confidently in their match against Zebre, as their opponents have been in poor away form for a while, having suffered 14 defeats in their last 15 matches.

Zebre Form

Zebre hosted Ulster in their EPCR Challenge Cup season opener last weekend, losing 40-21 to their fellow URC team.

The XV of the North-West have yet to find success in the URC this season. They lost 47-13 to the Bulls at home, 40-27 away to Cardiff, and 29-12 to Edinburgh at home.

Zebre Parma are bottom of the United Rugby Championship standings with one point after three rounds.

Zebre have a tough assignment ahead in Ireland, as they have a poor record against Connacht in recent clashes, losing nine consecutive matches, including four in a row at their hosts' stadium.

Team News

Connacht

Will Connors, Dave Heffernan, and Harry West have returned to full training and are available for selection against Zebre.

Shane Jennings and Thomas Connolly are both undergoing Graduated Return to Play protocols and are unavailable this weekend.

Zebre

Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandro Fusco have scored two tries each in the URC this season.

Tommaso Allan scored 13 points for his club in the league so far.

Verdict

Connacht v Zebre

Connacht have consistently defeated Zebre in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -18.5 handicap.

Connacht -18.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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