Rugby
Benetton vs Edinburgh Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Venue: Stadio Comunale Monigo Kickoff Time: 15:00 (UK Time) On Saturday, 22 March, Benetton host Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championships. The hosts are currently in 13th place on 28 points, while Edinburgh sit in seventh with 30 points. Incredibly, the difference between eighth and second from bottom is just four points (as is the competitive nature of the United Rugby Championships) and so the points on offer in this encounter are invaluable to both of these teams. With such tight margins, fans looking for the best odds and promotions can check out welcome bonus sites for the latest offers ahead of this crucial clash.
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Edinburgh's Conor McAlpine in action//Getty Images
SportsBoom takes a closer look at this encounter, unpacking avenues for those fans looking to place a wager with online rugby betting sites,and providing our expert prediction on the match.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Among the best online betting sites in South Africa, players are able to take advantage of some generous odds.
Benetton: 11/20 (1.56) 65%
Draw: 20/1 (21.0) 5%
Edinburgh: 31/20 (2.55) 30%
Head-To-Head Record
Last three meetings
30/11/2024: Edinburgh 50–33 Benetton
01/06/2024: Benetton 36-19 Edinburgh
24/11/2023: Edinburgh 22–24 Benetton
Benetton Current Form – LWLWL
The hosts come into this game having won just once this year in the United Rugby Championships. After their 43-0 humbling against Ospreys in January, the hosts find themselves languishing in 13th place – but just one solitary point from a playoff position.
They have enjoyed playing at home and will draw confidence from the fact that they are back in front of their home support. Stadio Comunale Monigo is known for their passionate supporters and its ability to extract raw emotion from these Benetton players – so expect the home side to run out here full of confidence ahead of this clash.
Key Players to Watch
- Michele Lamaro: His return to Benetton from the national side will be welcomed by all at the Italian club. A flanker known for his incredible work rate and leadership, Lamaro adds a dimension of physicality to their defensive system which has been sorely missed.
- Sebastian Negri: Another returning flanker who brings with him a level of experience otherwise absent from their forward pack. He is a ball-carrier with a versatility which allows for a diverse approach and dynamic interconnectedness between these players. He has been a big miss.
- Tommaso Menoncello: He has quickly become an indispensable talent in midfield. A playmaker and finisher, he has proven to be an asset for Benetton and a player likely to have a big say in the remainder of their season.
Edinburgh Current Form – WLLWW
Edinburgh come into this game with a few injuries but given their current log positioning – that cannot be a point of focus. They are currently in seventh place, but given the congested nature of the log standings, that shouldn’t count for much.
They face a Benetton side who will be desperate to clinch a place in the top eight and anything less than a win here can be incredibly costly. Edinburgh play with an improved level on physicality and consistency – they will want to take the game to their hosts and prove the current betting markets wrong.
Key Players to Watch
- Grant Gilchrist: His experience – especially at a time like this in the season – are vital to their set pieces and defensive system. A versatile and ball-playing lock, his consistent performances have earned him a spot in the Scottish national side, but he will be hoping to positively impact his club side as well.
- Darcy Graham: A winger with speed, physicality and an eye for the try line. He has shown a consistency to break tackles and find space at will. They will be hoping he is once again a nuisance for this Benetton defence.
- Rory Sutherland: His strength and technique often provide an incredible platform for Edinburgh to launch their attacking sequences. A menace in open play, Sutherland is a modern and versatile prop who is likely to be the difference in a close game like this.
Suggested Bets
Our suggested bets for those who wants to bet on rugby are listed below.
Edinburgh (Win): Their strong recent performances and level of consistency lead us to get behind the visitors to claim a much-needed win here. 31/20 (2.55) with Betway.
Over 45.5 Points: Edinburgh are our pick to claim the win here, so naturally we suggest that this will be a high-scoring game. Back over 45.5 points at 9/10 (1.9) with Hollywoodbets.
Value Bets
For those punters looking for a bit more bang for their buck!
Benetton to Score First: The hosts have a strong record at home and start their games aggressively – back them to find the whitewash first at 1/1 (1.0) with Hollywoodbets.
Darcy Graham (Anytime Try Scorer): He is one of the more prolific finishers for the Welsh side and should he once again start for Edinburgh here, we think he scores. 2/1 (3.0) with 10Bet.
Prediction: Edinburgh to Win
Benetton is a tough side to play – especially at home. They are an aggressive team who will want to start the game at a blistering pace. Taking all of this into account, we believe it is the underdog visitors who will come away with maximum points though.
They have the attacking ability to exploit space left out wide by the bombastic nature of their hosts. Back Edinburgh to come away with maximum points.
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