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Force vs Blues Predictions - Blues set for victory in Perth

Ralph Staniforth

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Blues favored due to better head-to-head record.
Force struggling, coming off a big loss to Brumbies.
Blues recommended to cover -9.5 handicap.

Blues can get first win of season (Getty Images)

Force vs Blues Predictions

The Blues are favourites to win at the Force with an impressive head-to-head win record. My best bet is the Blues to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Force vs Blues Predictions
Head to Head
Force Form
Force Starting Lineup
Blues Form
Blues Starting Lineup

Force have won 1 of their last 5 home matches.
Force have lost their last 5 meetings against the Chiefs.
Force come into this match off the back of a 56-24 loss at home to the Brumbies.
Blues have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.

Head to Head

The Force have lost their last five meetings against the Blues.

Force Form

The Force were out of form at home towards the end of the 2025 season, losing three of their last four home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 56-24 loss at home to the Brumbies.

Their previous home results include a win against the Crusaders (43-20), a draw against the Hurricanes (17-17), followed by losses against the Brumbies (33-14), and the Waratahs (22-17).

The Force are currently 11th in Super Rugby with nil points after one match. They finished the 2025 season in ninth position with 23 points after 14 matches.

Force Starting Lineup

Mac Grealy, David Palu, George Brudge, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Ben Donaldson, Nathan Hastie, Vaiolini Ekusi, Carlo Tizzano, Jeremy Williams, Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson.

Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Sef Fa'agase, Misinale Epenisa, Lopeti Faifua, Kane Koteka, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Kurtley Beale

Blues Form

The Blues experienced a mixed run of form on the road towards the end of the 2025 season, winning two of their last four matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 21-14 loss at the Crusaders.

Their previous away results include a loss at the Reds (35-21), a win at Fijian Drua (34-5), a loss at Moana Pasifika (27-21), and a win at the Chiefs (20-19).

The Blues are currently seventh in Super Rugby, with one point after 1 match. They finished the 2025 season in sixth position with 33 points after 14 matches.

Blues Starting Lineup

Zarn Sullivan, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Pita Akhi, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Finlay Christie, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali'i, Anton Segner, Josh Beehre, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Bradley Slater, Joshua Fusitu'a.

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Che Clark, Torian Barnes, Sam Nock, Xavi Taele, Codemeru Vai

Verdict

Western Force v Blues

Blues were good last weekend and can get their first win against a Western Force side that looks short on quality. Covering the -9.5 handicap for the Blues is my best bet.