Newcastle Falcons vs Benetton Prediction: Visiting team expected to get the job done

Newcastle Falcons and Benetton are scheduled to compete at Kingston Park Stadium in the third round of the European Challenge Cup. In this encounter, the hosts find themselves in a challenging position, dealing with difficulties, while the visitors are entering the match with the momentum of a recent victory.

Newcastle Falcons endured another setback in their recent match against Harlequins, suffering a 3-24 defeat at home. The halftime score of 3-10 provided a glimmer of hope for the hosts, but a lackluster second-half performance led to Newcastle Falcons failing to score any points while conceding 14. As they enter this upcoming match, Newcastle Falcons are on a challenging streak of 13 consecutive defeats. Some of these losses were against formidable opponents such as Montpellier, Lions, Bristol, Saracens, Sale Sharks, Northampton Saints, among others.

Benetton secured their third consecutive victory in their recent match against Zebre, claiming a 14-3 win at home. At halftime, the score was 19-7, with Lucchesi, Smith, Garbisi, and Mendy contributing tries and conversion goals. The second half mirrored their dominance, as Benetton added 17 more points, while their opponent managed only 7. Izekor, Albornoz, and Negri each scored a try in the second half, ultimately sealing the win for Benetton. As they approach the upcoming match, Benetton has suffered just one defeat in their last six matches, which was against Ospreys.

Benetton enters this match as clear favorites, and their recent string of victories provides a significant boost to their performance expectations. Meanwhile, Newcastle Falcons have faced considerable struggles throughout the season, and it appears unlikely that the hosts will produce a standout performance in this encounter. Therefore, a win for Benetton is anticipated, with Newcastle Falcons not expected to cover the spread.