Benetton vs Ospreys URC preview as the two sides push for a playoff place when they clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Ospreys sit 10th in the league with 29 points, while Benetton sit not too far behind with 23. A win for both sides would be crucial for their place in the top eight come the end of the season. The return of Jac Morgan to the bench for the Ospreys is a huge step in his recovery from his long-term injury.
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Benetton vs Ospreys confirmed lineups and team news
Benetton (1-15):
Gallo, Maile, Zilocchi, Marini, Snyman, Favretto, Izekor, Lamaro, Uren, Umaga, Ratave, Fekitoa, Odogwu, Mendy, Smith
Replacements (16-23):
Gasperini, Aminu, Gallorini, Scrafton, Midena, Fa’aso’o, Garbisi, Gallagher
Ospreys (1-15):
Thomas, Parry, Botha, Fender, Smith, Ratti, Deaves, Moriarty, Morgan-Williams, Walsh, Giles, Williams, Watkin, Kasende, Hopkins
Replacements (16-23):
Lloyd, Phillips, Henry, Owen-Sutton, Morgan, Davies, Houston, Boshoff
Recent Form:
Benetton (Home team): D-D-L-W-W
Benetton drew two matches against Welsh opposition in their last two URC matches. They also lost away to Cardiff in the game before that. They had a particularly strong Challenge Cup campaign this year with four wins from four. In home games in the URC this season, Benetton have won three, drawn won and lost two.
Ospreys (Away team): W-W-D-L-L
The Ospreys have won five games and had two draws in 12 URC games this season. In their last five URC games, they have won four and drawn once. Their last win came against inform Ulster during the Six Nations fallow week.
Benetton vs Ospreys head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 24th January 2025 | URC | Ospreys | 43-0 |
| 9th December 2023 | Challenge Cup | Ospreys | 43-34 |
| 2nd December 2023 | URC | Benetton | 18-13 |
| 4th March 2023 | URC | Benetton | 20-21 |
| 16th October 2021 | URC | Ospreys | 26-29 |
The Ospreys have won the last two meetings between the teams, scoring 43 points in each one. Benetton won the two meetings before then. Benetton have never won against the Ospreys by more than 10 points.
How to watch Benetton vs Ospreys?
Benetton vs Ospreys will be available to watch on Premier Sports 1. Coverage starts at 2:45 pm for a 3 pm kick-off.
