Stormers vs Benetton: Prediction for the Match on April 26, 2025

Stormers vs Benetton: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

Prediction for the World United Rugby Championship on the 26th of April 2025. This match will feature the Stormers taking on Benetton at the Cape Town Stadium. Stormers and Benetton have similar form results; they have won three and lost two in their last five matches. How will this game unfold? I will take a proper look at the preview of this game and offer free betting opportunities.

Stormers: Form and Statistics

The Stormers won a 34-29 victory over Connacht in their last match. They have lost one game in their previous three matches, winning three times. Whereas the victory starts with the Bulls at 19-19, the Scarlets at 17-29, before they lost to Ulster at 38-34. Showing that, the Stormers have scored more than 30 goals in their last two games. Given that they have won four times and lost two out of their previous six games, earning 22 points from the start of the season. This team sits in 8th place with 39 points after 15 matches, one point behind its clash opponent.

Stormers Lineup

Captain Salmaan Moerat made his return in the last game and he will still be featured today from a small foot injury alongside Van Heerden in the second row; also, Paul de Villiers will be making his second start at openside flanker. Lock Ruben van Heerden will play his 51st match appearance here for the DHL Stormers. Replacement players still remain JJ Kotze, Vernon Matongo, Brok Harris, JD Schickerling, Louw Nel, Deon Fourie, Paul de Wet, Ben Loader.

Stormers Expected Lineup

Warrick Gelant, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Dan du Plessis, Damian Willemse, Seabelo Senatla, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Stefan Ungerer, Evan Roos, Marcel Theunissen, Paul de Villiers, Ruben van Heerden, Salmaan Moerat, Sazi Sandi, André-Hugo Venter, Ali Vermaak.

Benetton: Form and Statistics

After Benetton were sent home from the European Rugby Champions Cup in the playoffs round of eight, otherwise came back to the league and continued their unbeaten run with a 31-42 win against the Lions. Seeing that they have won all their last three games in the league so far, gaining points from Edinburgh 21-18 and Cardiff Rugby 20-19, they have secured two wins, with the third win coming in their most recent match. Therefore, Benetton has scored more than 35 goals in their previous two games. They have won three games they played away from the start of the season and lost four times in seven games, accumulating 15 points. This team sits 6th in the league with 40 points in 15 matches.

Benetton Lineup

Benetton have won their last three games, so changing players in the squad will help them, as they don’t have any injured players. The current players are making them win all the games they've been playing in the league. So they will use the same player who performed in their last match here.

Benetton Expected Lineups

Thomas Gallo, Bautista Bernasconi, Simone Ferrari, Niccolo Cannone, Federico Ruzza, Riccardo Favretto, Lorenzo Cannone, Manuel Zuliani, Alsseandro Garbisi, Jacob Umaga, Ignacio Brex, Tommaso Menoncello, Paolo Oduguwe, Leonardo Marin, Ignacio Mendy.

Stormers vs Benetton Head-to-Head Statistics

Stormers and Benetton have only met three times till date. Benetton won twice, while the Stormers see an advantage of one game; their last match ended 20-17 in favour of Benetton.

Stormers vs Benetton Match Tips & Odds

• Benetton have won two times in their last two head-to-head games of three matches against the Stormers. A straight win for Benetton is available on Betway with odds at 5.00.
• Both sides' most head-to-head games have resulted in an even scoreline. A level scoreline is available at odds of 1.83 at 1xbet.

Stormers vs Benetton Prediction 26 April 2025

The Stormers have managed to secure one win in their last two games in the league, while Benetton have won all their previous three games in the league; therefore, Benetton claim the better side here. Additionally, Benetton have won their last two meetings against Stormers in the head-to-head meetings. Lastly, Stormers and Benetton's most games in their head-to-head resulted in an even goal line. Although they have met three times and two of the games ended in a result, the trend continues here.

Our match prediction: is a handicap (+13.5) for Benetton with odds at 1.64 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip: is this match will end in an even score with odds at 1.83 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our last match prediction: is a win for Benetton with odds at 4.56 on the 1Xbet bookmaker.