Zebre vs Dragons Predictions - Dragons to prevail against Zebre

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 22 Apr 2026

Brad Newcomb 22 Apr 2026

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Dragons have shown recent success, with away wins in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Zebre faces a six-match home losing streak in the URC.
Dragons are predicted to cover the +6.5 handicap in their game against Zebre.

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The Dragons defeated Zebre away in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals recently (Getty Images)

Zebre are in a slump at home in the URC but have a solid record against the Dragons in their own backyard. The Dragons are winless away from home in the league but have had success on their travels lately.

Dragons have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Dragons have won 2 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
Dragons have won 3 of their last 5 games against Zebre.
Zebre have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Zebre have lost 4 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Zebre have won 4 of their last 5 home matches against the Dragons.

Head to Head

The Dragons have the advantage with 12 victories to nine against Zebre, including one draw in 22 meetings.

Zebre lost 35-32 to the Dragons at home in the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Zebre Form

Zebre came up short in their match against Edinburgh last weekend, losing 31-30 away from home after trailing 19-15 at half-time.

Zebre won their opening home games in the URC, defeating Edinburgh 31-28 and the Lions 22-20, before losing 31-13 to the Stormers, 29-14 to Cardiff, 37-23 to Benetton, 26-21 to Glasgow, 31-15 to Connacht, and 28-12 to Ulster.

Zebre are last in the United Rugby Championship table with 14 points from 15 games.

Zebre have lost six consecutive league games at home, and were knocked out of the European Rugby Challenge Cup by the Dragons a few weeks ago.

Dragons Form

The Dragons were swept aside in the second half by the Bulls last weekend, losing 47-7 at home after trailing 12-7 at the break.

The Dragons have yet to secure an away win in the URC this season. They lost 42-21 to Ulster, 49-0 to the Glasgow Warriors, 22-19 to Cardiff, 22-20 to Munster, 19-13 to the Ospreys, 29-21 to the Stormers, and 42-26 to the Lions.

The Dragons are 15th in the United Rugby Championship standings with 21 points from 15 matches.

The Dragons have yet to register a win on the road in the league this season, but they have had some success away from home in the EPCR Challenge Cup recently, beating Stade Francais and Zebre.

Team News

Zebre

Alessandro Fusco, Simone Gesi, Jacopo Trulla, and Matteo Nocera each scored a try against Edinburgh last weekend.

Giovanni Montemauri slotted two conversions and two penalties in the match.

Dragons

Head coach Filo Tiatia has stated that his team is solely focused on Zebre this weekend: “The job at hand is Zebre. There is an opportunity to put a performance together and climb up the ladder. Zebre are the same. They are playing for points.

“Only after this weekend do we have the semi-final and then Edinburgh at home at Rodney Parade and then Scarlets away just down the road. We want to finish strong."

The Dragons have signed Terrell Peita from the Blues ahead of next season.