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Munster vs Benetton Predictions & Tips - Munster to reach quarterfinal with a win

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Last updated: 13 May 2025
Ralph Staniforth 13 May 2025
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  • Munster must win to secure a playoff spot.
  • Benetton has struggled on the road this season.
  • Munster expected to cover a -12.5 handicap.
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Benetton lost their last away match by 51 points. (Getty Images)

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The winner of this match will make the playoffs while the loser is likely to miss out, although not guaranteed. I am backing Munster at home given how poor the Italians have been on their travels.
  • Munster vs Benetton Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Munster Form
  • Munster Injuries & Team News
  • Benetton Form
  • Benetton Injuries & Team News

  • Munster won their last home match by 18 points.
  • Benetton have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
  • Benetton lost their last away match by 51 points.

Head to Head


These two drew 13-all when they met last season.

Munster Form


Munster have had one of their poorer seasons to date and currently find themselves eighth on the table. They have nine wins, a draw and seven losses in 17 games.

Victory at home this Friday will at least ensure a playoff spot in the URC, but defeat could see them drop out altogether. Munster beat Connacht at the end of March before upsetting the odds by knocking La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup.

A week later, Munster fell short against Bordeaux in the same competition. They then lost 16-13 at home to the Bulls in the URC and 26-21 at Cardiff. Last weekend, Munster managed to put themselves back into the top eight, beating Ulster 38-20 at home.

Munster Injuries & Team News


Munster simply must win this encounter, much like their opponents. Expect a full-strength side.

Benetton Form


Benetton come into this fixture placed seventh, on place above Munster but on points difference. The winner will make the playoffs while the loser could miss out completely, depending on other results.

Benetton’s form has been inconsistent of late but overall, they’ve enjoyed a good season. At home, the Italian side has proven tough to beat, but they have often struggled on the road.

However, Benetton did beat the Lions 42-31 away from home before losing 56-5 to the Stormers in Cape Town. Back at home last week, Benetton defeated Glasgow 33-7.

Benetton Injuries & Team News


There will be no resting of players this weekend as this is very much a knockout game for both sides.

Verdict

Munster are backed to cover the -12.5 handicap against Benetton.

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