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Bay of Plenty vs Manawatu Predictions - Bay of Plenty to end NPC losing streak
Bay of Plenty, despite their recent losing streak, are confident heading into this home fixture against Manawatu. While the team has seen success here in the past and aims to rest key players for future matches, Manawatu's recent form hints they might challenge the 21-point handicap. Notably, Bay of Plenty has won the last five out of six encounters against Manawatu. A competitive match is anticipated with potential surprises, especially from the visitors.
- Bay of Plenty have lost their last two NPC matches.
- Manawatu have lost all four of their matches this season but have been competitive in recent games.
- Bay of Plenty aims to rest key players but expects a home win, while Manawatu could challenge the 21-point handicap.
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Manawatu have lost all four of their matches this season but have been competitive in recent games (Getty Images)
Bay of Plenty vs Manawatu Predictions
Bay of Plenty have lost their last two games but at home they will fancy their chances of getting a bonus point win. However, while Manawatu are 0/4 this season, they have been very good in the last two rounds. I am backing the visitors to get inside the 21-poind handicap.
- Bay of Plenty vs Manawatu Predictions
- Head to Head
- Bay of Plenty Form
- Bay of Plenty Injuries & Team News
- Manawatu Form
- Manawatu Injuries & Team News
- Bay of Plenty have won their last 2 home matches.
- Bay of Plenty reached the final of the 2023 NPC.
- Bay of Plenty have lost their last 2 matches.
- Manawatu have lost their last 3 matches.
- Manawatu have lost by less than 21 points in their last 3 matches.
Head to Head
Bay of Plenty have won five of their last six matches against Manawatu. When they last met in 2020, The Bay won 53-35 away from home.
Bay of Plenty Form
Bay of Plenty will be desperate to find their feet again in the NPC. They made the final of the 2023 NPC and then began this season with a bang, winning their opening three games.
Those victories came at Waikato, at home to Counties Manukau and North Harbour. However, the runners-up from last season have fallen flat in the last two weeks, losing 31-26 at Otago and 24-15 at Tasman last weekend.
Against Tasman, Bay of Plenty made a poor start in very wet conditions. From there it was always an uphill battle, and although they pushed in the second half, errors allowed Tasman to pull away.
Bay of Plenty Injuries & Team News
Bay of Plenty will fancy their chances this weekend, so they opt to rest a few key players for bigger matches ahead.
Manawatu Form
Manawatu are rooted to the bottom of the NPC table with just two points from four games played. They have lost all four and have a -70 points difference.
In round one, Manawatu went down 54-21 at home to Tasman before losing 35-18 at Northland. They put up a good fight against Wellington in round three, losing 39-31.
Another decent performance last weekend saw Manawatu come close against the defending champions, Hawkes Bay. However, the 38-26 loss was just enough to get them a bonus point.
Manawatu Injuries & Team News
Manawatu have played well over the last two rounds, but this is a tough away trip for them. I can see them making a few changes.
Verdict
Bay of Plenty have lost their last two fixtures in the NPC. While I fancy them winning, Manawatu have value in the handicap market.
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