Ospreys vs USA Perpignan Prediction: A close one than on paper

Ospreys and USA Perpignan are set to face off at Swansea.com Stadium in the third round of the European Challenge Cup. In this matchup, Ospreys are the favored home team, while USA Perpignan are considered the underdogs on the road.

Ospreys have secured back-to-back victories against Cardiff Rugby (27-12) and Scarlets (11-25). These wins mark their third victory in the last five matches, with another notable triumph against Benetton. However, it's important to highlight that Ospreys experienced defeats in their matches against Benetton and Montpellier.

USA Perpignan secured a victory over US Oyonnax in their recent match, concluding with a scoreline of 27-12. By halftime, USA Perpignan held a 14-7 lead, with Veredamu and Van Tonder scoring tries, and Allan successfully converting twice. In the second half, Allan continued to shine, contributing 13 points, while the opponents managed to muster only 13 points. The collective efforts of Allan, Mclntyre, and Fa’aso’o played a crucial role in securing the win. Notably, USA Perpignan is currently on a three-match winning streak, with victories also against Castres Olympique and Aviron Bayonnais.

Both teams are currently performing well, with the home team being heavily favored and the visitors considered as significant underdogs. This implies a likely advantage for the hosts. However, considering the outcomes of their previous two meetings, it would be unwise to overlook the visiting team. As a result, the match is expected to be competitive, and USA Perpignan should have a good chance of covering the spread. Additionally, given that their past encounters resulted in relatively few points, a similar outcome can be anticipated in this match.