Zebre vs Ospreys Prediction: There is little difference between these two teams

Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi will be the venue for round seven of the United Rugby Championship game between Zebre and Ospreys. Coming into this game, the two teams have struggled this season, with just three points separating them in the standings. How will this game end?

Zebre played Scarlets the last time out and suffered a 30-8 defeat. Zebre had a very good start in that game, losing with just three points. However, their performance in the second half was very poor, as they failed to score while conceding 19. In the meantime, Zebre lost their last four games, with three others coming against the Stormers, Glasgow Warriors, and Lions. Zebre have seven points from six games this season, leaving them seated at the bottom of the standings. 

Ospreys secured a win in their last league game against Edinburgh, ending 22-13. In that game, Ospreys had to come back from behind to take maximum points, having lost 7-10 in the first half, thanks to a 15-3 second-half performance. However, prior encounters saw Ospreys lose consecutive matches to Bulls, Ulster and Munster. This season, the visiting team has 10 points from six games, leaving them seated 14th in the standings. 

Ospreys have consistently dominated this fixture; the same could happen here with Zebre struggling. While the two teams are working, I expect them to approach this game with a winning mentality, showing a lot of attacking plays in this game. Expect a close game, but the visiting Ospreys are ahead and should get things right despite their inconsistent play.