Crusaders vs Hurricanes Predictions - Crusaders backed to edge the Hurricanes at home in tight Super Rugby clash
The Crusaders, boasting a strong home record and recent head-to-head dominance over the Hurricanes, are favored to win their crucial Super Rugby clash and cover the -9.5 handicap at home, even as injury concerns surface. The Hurricanes, while already securing top spot and playoff advantage, present a formidable challenge. However, the Crusaders’ urgency and historical performance at home are likely to give them the edge in what promises to be a closely contested battle with playoff implications.
- Crusaders have won 6 of last 9 vs Hurricanes & last 5 home games.
- Crusaders predicted to cover -9.5 home handicap despite injury setbacks.
- Hurricanes secured top spot but face tough test against Crusaders.
Crusaders backed to edge the Hurricanes at home in tight Super Rugby clash (Getty Images)
Crusaders vs Hurricanes Predictions
Crusaders are favourites, backed by their head-to-head and home record. My best bet is the Crusaders to cover the -9.5 handicap at home.
- Crusaders vs Hurricanes Predictions
- Head to Head
- Crusaders Form
- Crusaders Injuries & Team News
- Hurricanes Form
- Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
- Crusaders have won their last 5 home matches.
- Crusaders have won 6 of the last 9 matches against the Hurricanes.
- Crusaders beat the Chiefs 36-32 in their last home match.
- Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 6 away matches.
- Hurricanes beat the Blues 47-24 in their last away match.
Head to Head
Crusaders lead the recent head-to-head with six wins to three against the Hurricanes across the last nine meetings.
Crusaders Form
The heavyweight derby against the Chiefs was an explosive encounter, with captain David Havili scoring a dramatic late try to lead the Crusaders to a narrow 36-32 home victory at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. The hard-fought win boosted the defending champions' push for home playoff advantage.
Crusaders have been impressive at home recently. They defeated the Highlanders (29-18), Fijian Drua (69-26), the Waratahs (35-20), and the Blues (36-20).
Crusaders are fourth in Super Rugby, with 36 points from 13 matches.
Crusaders will be pushing for third spot and home playoff advantage.
Crusaders Injuries & Team News
Will Jordan sustained a recurrence of a calf injury against the Chiefs that has ruled him out for the rest of the Super Rugby season. Captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months with a persistent back injury that requires surgery.
Starting XV:
1 George Bower, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Antonio Shalfoon, 5 Jamie Hannah, 6 Dominic Gardiner, 7 Ethan Blackadder, 8 Christian Lio-Willie, 9 Noah Hotham, 10 Rivez Reihana, 11 Sevu Reece, 12 David Havili, 13 Dallas McLeod, 14 Chay Fihaki 15 Johnny McNicholl.
Replacements:
16 Manumaua Letiu 17 Finlay Brewis 18 Seb Calder 19 Liam Jack 20 Johnny Lee 21 Kyle Preston 22 Taha Kemara 23 Cooper Roberts.
Hurricanes Form
The Hurricanes defeated the Blues 47-24 in a clinical display at Eden Park, tightening their grip on top spot in Super Rugby. The Wellington side scored seven tries and completely overwhelmed the hosts in a dominant first half leading 21-0 at the break.
Before that win, the Hurricanes had lost to Fijian Drua (25-20), beat the Waratahs (59-19), beat the Highlanders (50-7), lost to the Chiefs (22-17) and won at Moana Pasifika (50-17).
Hurricanes are top of the Super Rugby table, with 55 points from 13 matches.
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
Hurricanes have already secured top spot and home playoff advantage.
Starting line-up:
1 Xavier Numia, 2 Raymond Tuputupu, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 4 Hugo Plummer, 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 6 Brad Shields, 7 Cooper Flanders, 8 Arese Poliko, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Callum Harkin, 11 Kini Naholo, 12 Jone Rova, 13 Josh Timu, 14 Taniela Filimone, 15 Josh Moorby.
Replacements:
16 Jacob Devery, 17 Pouri Rakete-Stones, 18 Tevita Mafileo, 19 Tom Allen, 20 Matolu Petaia, 21 Jordi Viljoen, 22 Lucas Cashmore, 23 Bailyn Sullivan.
Verdict
Crusaders are favourites to cover the -9.5 handicap, backed by their head-to-head and home record.
Crusaders -9.5
Handicap
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