Benetton vs Bulls
Benetton have run into some excellent form as they welcome the Bulls in this match. The home side destroyed the Sharks two weeks ago and followed that performance with a 31-21 away win to the Dragons. The visitors on the other hand will feel hard down by for the second week in a row. They have had players sent off in both matches but the red cards have been rescinded on both occasions. It did not cost the Bulls in their win over Ospreys but it certainly played a huge part in them losing 23-22 to the Scarlets last time out.
TIP: Benetton looked especially strong in the last two matches and will be reluctant to make too many changes for this match. The one possible change could see Ryno Smith return to the fullback position with Matt Gallagher making way. Smith will be used for his inside knowledge of the South Africa team. The Bulls will be looking for more from their bench as their replacements have not matches the intensity of the starting XV. The bookies have the Bulls as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.50, SoccerShop 1.50 and Bettabets 1.50
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Benetton vs Bulls
- Benetton have won just one of the five matches against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have beaten Benetton in the last four meetings.
Latest results for both teams
Benetton beat the Dragons 31-21 in their last match while the Bulls lost 23-22 to the Scarlets in their last match.
PREDICTION
The pitch conditions at the ground have made running rugby very difficult as they field has broken up with the rain. This match is unlikely to be a free flowing game so the match will be mainly fought between the forwards. The Bulls scrum has looked good in the matches so far but they will need to turn that dominance into points otherwise Benetton will make them pay. The home side will be looking to their experienced internationals like Lorenzo Cannone and Michele Lamaro to match the physicality of the visitors. The Bulls will need to build an early lead as playing catch up rugby at this ground is very difficult. I am tipping the Bulls to win a thriller by 3 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Benetton
15 Matt Gallagher, 14 Ignacio Mendy, 13 Tommaso Menoncello, 12 Ignacio Brex, 11 Louis Lynagh, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Andy Uren, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (captain), 6 Alessandro Izekor, 5 Federico Ruzza, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Simone Ferrari, 2 Bautista Bernasconi, 1 Thomas Gallo.
Bulls
15 Willie Le Roux, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Zak Burger, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Reinhardt Ludwig, 6 Kuyenzeka Xaba, 5 Cobus Wiese, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Armand van der Merwe (captain), 1 Jan-Hendrik Wessels
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.50
SoccerShop 1.50
Bettabets 1.50
Odds comparison on the Benetton handicap:
The complete odds on the Benetton handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+5.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (+5.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+5.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Bulls outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+5.5),SoccerShop 1.87 (+5.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+5.5)
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