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Auckland vs Bay of Plenty Predictions - Bay of Plenty to prevail against Auckland

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 26 Aug 2026

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Brad Newcomb 26 Aug 2026

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Bay of Plenty have won 2 consecutive away games against Auckland.
Auckland have lost 6 of their last 8 home matches.
Bay of Plenty are tipped to cover the -2.5 handicap in this encounter.

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Bay of Plenty have had success against Auckland in recent meetings (Getty Images)

Auckland have yet to get their season going in the NPC and must start winning to keep their chances of making the play-offs alive. Bay of Plenty have had a decent campaign so far and have had success away in Auckland in recent clashes.

Bay of Plenty have won 5 of their last 8 away fixtures.
Bay of Plenty have won 2 consecutive away matches against Auckland.
Auckland have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Auckland have lost 6 of their last 8 home matches.

Head to Head

Auckland have the advantage over Bay of Plenty, with eight victories to three in 11 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Auckland Form

Auckland scored two converted tries in the first half against North Harbour last weekend, but went into the break trailing by ten points.

In the second half, Auckland struggled, scoring a solitary try, losing 27-19 away to North Harbour.

Before that, the team from Eden Park lost 38-31 to Canterbury away from home and beat Wellington 34-31 at home before they lost 44-31 at home to Hawke's Bay.

Auckland are ninth in the National Provincial Championship standings with eight points from four matches.

Auckland must find a way to start winning their games to get their season back on track; however, they have struggled to win at home recently, having suffered six defeats in eight matches.

Bay of Plenty Form

Bay of Plenty produced a solid first half against Taranaki last weekend, scoring three converted tries to lead 21-7 at half-time.

The Steamers could add a converted try to their tally in the second half but held on to record a 28-24 home win against Taranaki.

Earlier in their campaign, Bay of Plenty lost 38-26 to Waikato away from home, beat Northland 34-31 at home, and lost 33-28 away to Canterbury.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are eighth in the NPC table with 13 points from four games.

Bay of Plenty have yet to win on the road this season; however, they have registered two consecutive victories against Auckland away from home in recent clashes, giving them the edge to come out on top.

Team News

Auckland

Siale Pahulu, Xavi Taele, and Harlyn Saunoa scored a try each against North Harbour last weekend.

Stephen Perofeta and Xavi Taele kicked over a conversion each in the match.

Starting XV: Joshua Fisitua (C), Nathaniel Pole, Angus Ta’avao-Matau, Tai Cribb, Joshua Beehre, Che Clark, Logan Platt, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Alex Harford, Harlyn Saunoa, Xavi Taele, Tevita Latu, Payton Spencer, Rico Simpson

Replacements: Jay Fonokalafi, Ben Ake, Robson Faleafa, Harvey Cordukes, Caleb Woodley, James Arscott, Nikolai Fiolaki, Xavier Tito-Harris

Bay of Plenty Steamers

Tamiro Armstrong, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Reon Paul, and Nikora Broughton each crossed the try line against Taranaki last weekend.

Jason Robertson slotted four conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Benet Kumeroa, Taine Kolose, Tevita Mafileo, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi (C), Jai Knight, Joe Johnston, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Charlie Sinton, Lucas Cashmore, Rory Van Vugt, Reon Paul, Tamiro Armstrong, Regan Ware, Cole Forbes

Replacements: Sione Tupou, Harold Rounds, Filipe Vakasiuola, Aisake Vakasiuola, Kalin Felise, Richard Judd, Riley Hohepa, Viliamilea

Verdict

Auckland v Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty have had success against Auckland in the NPC in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -2.5 handicap.

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

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Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

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