Auckland vs Wellington Predictions - Wellington set to beat Auckland for the sixth consecutive time
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- Wellington have won 5 consecutive matches against Auckland.
- Auckland has lost 5 of their last 6 home games.
- Wellington are tipped to cover the +11.5 handicap in this matchup.
Wellington have often defeated Auckland in recent seasons (Getty Images)
Auckland vs Wellington Predictions
Auckland started their 2026 NPC campaign with a defeat and struggled to beat Wellington recently. Wellington also started their season with a loss, but are on a winning streak away from home against Auckland.
- Wellington have lost 4 consecutive away fixtures.
- Wellington have won 5 consecutive matches against Auckland.
- Auckland have lost 5 of their last 6 home games.
- Auckland have lost 3 consecutive home matches against Wellington.
Head to Head
Auckland and Wellington have each won six matches in 12 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.
Auckland Form
Auckland scored three converted tries in the first half against Canterbury last weekend, but trailed by five points at the break.
Auckland added a converted try and a penalty in the second stanza, but it was not enough to close the points gap, losing 38-31 away from home.
In 2024, Auckland faced Wellington at home in the NPC, losing 29-21 to their opponents.
Auckland struggled to win at home during the latter stages of last season, losing five of their last six matches, and they have lost three consecutive times at home to Wellington.
Wellington Form
Wellington scored two converted tries in the first half against Hawke's Bay last weekend, but conceded too many points to trail 31-14 at half-time.
The Wellington Lions added three tries and two conversions in the second half but came away empty-handed, losing 52-33 to Hawke's Bay at home.
In 2025, Wellington had no trouble in their home match against Auckland in last season's NPC, winning 36-17.
Wellington conceded too many points in their season opener, but will start confidently against Auckland, having defeated their opponents in five consecutive times National Provincial Championship matches.
Team News
Auckland
Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo, Xavier Tito-Harris, Josh Beehre, and Stephen Perofeta each scored a try in the match against Canterbury.
Stephen Perofeta slotted four conversions and a penalty last weekend.
Starting XV: Joshua Fusitua (CC), Soane Vikena, Angus Ta’avao-Matau, Harvey Cordukes, Joshua Beehre, Che Clark, Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo, Titi Nofogatotoa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Stephen Perofeta (CC), Rico Simpson, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Payton Spencer, Cohen Norrie
Replacements: Nathaniel Pole, Ben Ake, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Tai Cribb, Randall Baker, Siaosi Nginingini, Alex Harford, Harlyn Saunoa
Wellington
Logan Henry, Divad Palu, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Reo Matsushita, and Cameron Burgess each crossed the try line against Hawke's Bay last weekend.
Callum Harkin kicked over four conversions in the match.
Starting XV: Jake Turnbull, Penieli Poasa, Samuela Tawake, Caleb Delany (C), Hugo Plummer, Dominic Ropeti, Sione Halalilo, Matolu Petaia, Riley Williams, Callum Harkin, Reo Matsushita, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Divad Palu, Isi Saumaki, Cameron Burgess
Replacements: James O’Reilly, Sekope Lopeti-Moli, Alex Hewitt, Johnny Falloon, Murphy Taramai, Logan Henry, Piri Paraone, Jordan Soli
Verdict
Wellington have an excellent record against Auckland in recent clashes and are tipped to cover the +11.5 handicap.
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