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Zebre Rugby vs Leinster Rugby Predictions, Betting Tips, and H2H, 23/03/2024

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Brian Heffernan
By Brian Heffernan
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In the 12th round of the United Rugby Championship, Zebre Rugby hosts Leinster Rugby at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma. Kick-off is at 7:35 PM GMT on Saturday. Leinster is top of the URC table, and the Irish side are huge favourites against Zebre.

The Italians are winless in their last seven URC outings. Their latest victory came in November 2023, beating the Sharks 12-10. Leinster is unbeaten in their previous two URC games, getting wins over Benetton and Cardiff. But can Zebre cause a massive upset against Leinster this weekend?

Zebre Rugby vs Leinster Rugby Head-to-Head and Key Stats

Leinster and Zebre are having contrasting seasons in the United Rugby Championship. Leinster is currently the best team in the competition, and Zebre is struggling at the bottom end of the table. Zebre has never beaten Leinster. However, their latest match was surprisingly close, and the Italians shocked the Irishmen with a superb second-half performance.

The first half went as expected, and Leinster took an early lead. After five minutes, Luke McGrath got the first try of the game. Rhys Ruddock charged into the goal area in the 20th minute, getting his first score. He scored again just moments later. However, the Italian side finally achieved their first try, thanks to Richard Kriel. Pierre Bruno won a kick race on the right flank and got Zebre’s second score after 32 minutes. Jason Jenkins gave Leinster a safety net just before the end of the first half. The Irishmen went into the break with a 28-10 lead.

But the second half was completely different. Zebre Rugby came out swinging, and Simone Gesi got the opening try. MJ Pelser gave the Italian team even more hope when he scored in the 55th minute. Dave Kearney got Leinster’s only try of the second half, with Zebre scoring again in the game’s last moments. Despite their valiant comeback, Leinster marginally defeated the Italians 33-29.

Across all competitions, Leinster Rugby is unbeaten in their last four matches. Their latest games were in the United Rugby Championship, and they got the better of Cardiff and Benetton. The Benetton game was one-sided, with the Irish team winning by a 29-point margin. However, their winning streak started in the European Rugby Champions Cup. Leinster beat Leicester Tigers by 17 points in round two and destroyed Stade Francais 43-7 in the opening round.

Zebre Rugby has lost four of their last five matches in all competitions. Their only win came in the Challenge Cup as Zebre defeated Dragons RFC 20-17. In their most recent contest, Munster thrashed the Italian side in the URC. Leinster’s rivals beat Zebre by a 16-point margin and were up by 23 points heading into the second half.

The only positive statistic for the Italian side is Geronimo Prisciantelli’s impressive points tally. Prisciantelli is one of the highest-scoring players in the URC. He has registered 77 points for Zebre and is the 7th highest-scoring player in the championship. Harry Bryne is Leinster’s leading man, with 40 total points.

Zebre Rugby vs Leinster Rugby Predictions

Correct Score Prediction: Leinster Rugby 54-27 Zebre Rugby

We predict Leinster will beat Zebre and score double the points the Italians get. Our correct score prediction is a 54-27 win in favour of Leinster. We believe the Irish team will win both halves, but predict they’ll win the first half by under 15 points.

Our prediction won’t shock rugby fans as we predict Leinster Rugby will beat Zebre. The contest won’t be as close as their latest matchup, and we believe the Irish side will cruise to a victory. Leinster are top of the United Rugby Championship and haven’t made a habit of losing this season. They have only lost two matches in the URC, and we can’t see Zebre causing them any trouble. The Italian side is near the bottom of the standings and has only won once. Our correct score prediction is Leinster 54-27 Zebre.

Zebre almost upset Leinster the last time they played. However, we can’t see that happening again. We predict the Irish side will score twice the amount of points Zebre and win by 27. Such a wide margin might sound optimistic, but the bookies agree. At 4/11, betting on Leinster to win by 15 or more points is almost a formality. A €10 wager returns €13.64 in total. Backing the Irish side to win by a maximum of 14 points offers better returns, but the hosts could easily dominate the scoring.

Despite their enticing odds, betting on Zebre isn’t a great idea. The Italian side has little chance of winning this contest and wagering on them seems like a waste of money. However, if you’re a Zebre fan, you could try to make a profit by using the handicap markets. We predict Zebre will lose by 27 points, but if you think they’ll do better, wagering on Zebre +25.5 returns a small profit. At 4/11, a €10 bet returns €13.64 if Leinster wins by 25 points or fewer.

Handicapping a team goes both ways. You can help a side by adding points to their tally or hinder the favourites. For example, betting on Leinster -19.5 offers just under double your money at 9/10 odds. If the Irish team wins by 20 or more points, your bet will return a profit. Using the handicap market offers higher returns in a predictable game but comes with increased risk. Because of the risks, this could be the perfect opportunity to use a sports betting promotion. New Novibet customers receive a welcome bonus upon signing up.

Zebre Rugby vs Leinster Rugby Betting Tips

Our sports betting site has Leinster Rugby as the clear favourite against Zebre Rugby. This isn’t surprising, given their positions in the United Rugby Championship. Leinster’s odds are 1/25, meaning a €10 bet on Leinster to win returns €0.40 profit. Betting on Zebre at 9/1 is not a good move. If the Italians were to win, a €10 wager would return €100. A draw is unlikely, and Novibet will offer you 44/1 odds for this reason. We predict Leinster will beat Zebre, but wagering on the match result won’t return much profit this weekend.

Doing research is a vital part of making profitable bets. However, if you want to make a small wager during the game and don’t care about the winner of the match, the odd/even market is perfect for you. Using our live betting feature, you can bet on the number of points to be odd or even. This market is tough to predict, so keep your bets low to avoid heavy losses. Waiting until the match starts might give you extra insight before betting on this market.

We are confident in a Leinster victory. However, when betting on the URC, it’s not always the best idea to back the favourites. With such low odds on offer, you’ll need to find alternative markets to make a respectable profit.

The half-time winning margin market offers the best odds for Zebre vs Leinster. Even if you bet on Leinster, all the options offer more profit than your stake. Betting on Leinster to win by 15 or more points in the first half returns €32 from a €10 wager. If you believe the first half will be closer, wagering on the Irish side to win by 8-14 points also gives €32 from a €10 stake.

You can also take advantage of the half markets by betting on which team will win the first half. In their latest meeting, Zebre won the second half. They ultimately lost the contest, but if they were to win a half this weekend, the returns would be huge. Betting on Zebre to win the first half but lose the second is worth 18/5. This means a €10 wager on this market yields €46. If you believe Leinster will win, but they tie the first half, you would see a return of €130 from a winning €10 wager.

Zebre Rugby Team News

Earlier this month, Jake Polledri announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 28-year-old failed to recover from a long-term foot injury. Polledri ruptured three cruciate ligaments in his knee, but the injury led to paralysis of his foot. The Italian international only played two games for Zebre Rugby before his retirement.

Leinster Rugby Team News

Leinster Rugby is assessing the condition of multiple players ahead of this weekend’s match. Hugo Keenan suffered a hip injury and will not play for Leinster this week. The medical team also ruled out James Ryan and Tommy O’Brien for the Zebre clash. There is some good news as four players edge closer towards a return. They will assess Ciarán Frawley, Cormac Foley, and Martin Moloney during the week.

Andrew Osborne will make his debut for Leinster this weekend. The academy prospect joins his brother, Jamie Osborne in the Irish team’s backline. But Osborne isn’t the only academy graduate in Italy. Diarmuid Mangan is also making his debut, but he’ll start the game on the bench.

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