Edinburgh vs Benetton
Edinburgh restart their URC campaign when they welcome Benetton to the Hive Stadium. Both teams have a lot in common coming into this match as they both lost in the last round before the international break. They are also both with 13 points on the log and have won just two of their 6 matches. Edinburgh have been poor on the road but have won two of their three home matches. Benetton have tasted victory on the road when they won away to the Dragons so they know what it takes to win away from home.
TIP: Both teams will be hoping to have all their international players back for this match as they contribute heavily to their respective national teams. Edinburgh have looked good in matches especially in defence but their attack has fired often enough. They will be looking for more from their halfbacks, Ross Thompson and Ali Price. Benetton are fortunate to have arguably the form flyhalf in world rugby in Tomás Albornoz. If the Pumas ten is given space he could cut the home side to shreds. The bookies have Edinburgh as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.30, SoccerShop 1.30 and Bettabets 1.30
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Edinburgh vs Benetton
- Edinburgh have won two of the last five matches between the sides.
- Benetton have won the last three matches against Edinburgh.
Latest results for both teams
Edinburgh lost 22-13 to Edinburgh in their last match while Benetton lost 17-15 to the Bulls in their last match.
PREDICTION
Edinburgh have two of the most dangerous wingers in Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe but they are often under utilized as they seldom get the ball. This is where more is needed form the likes of Thomson and Price to get the ball out to the wings. Benetton also have excellent attacking threats none more than Six Nation Player of the season, Tommaso Menoncello. He was immense in Italy’s hard-fought loss to the All Blacks as he dominated the midfield in attack and defence. The difference between the sides will ultimately be the forwards and it’s for this reason I predict a home win by 8 points.
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Probable Starting XVs
Edinburgh
15 Wes Goosen, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Mosese Tuipulotu, 12 Matt Scott, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Ross Thompson, 9 Ali Price, 8 Magnus Bradbury, 7 Ben Muncaster, 6 Jamie Ritchie, 5 Grant Gilchrist (captain), 4 Jamie Hodgson, 3 Paul Hill, 2 Patrick Harrison, 1 Pierre Schoeman.
Benetton
15 Rhyno Smith, 14 Ignacio Mendy, 13 Tommaso Menoncello, 12 Ignacio Brex, 11 Paolo Odogwu, 10 Tomás Albornoz,9 Alessandro Garbisi, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (captain), 6 Alessandro Izekor, 5 Federico Ruzza, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Enzo Avaca, 2 Siua Maile, 1 Mirco Spagnolo
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Edinburgh victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.30
SoccerShop 1.30
Bettabets 1.30
Odds comparison on the Benetton handicap:
The complete odds on the Benetton handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (+9.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Edinburgh outright win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5),SoccerShop 1.87 (+9.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
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