Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Predictions - Bay of Plenty to win crucial NPC encounter

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 10 Sep 2024

Marc Thomas 10 Sep 2024

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Bay of Plenty aims for a home victory against Taranaki.
Both teams are competing for a top-four finish and playoff advantages.
Bay of Plenty has won the last two matches against Taranaki.

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Bay of Plenty aims for a home victory against Taranaki (Getty Images)

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Predictions

This should be a cracking contest between two sides fighting near the top of the table. The handicap is at one point in the visitors favour, but Bay of Plenty are a tough nut to crack at home. I fancy a home victory.

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Predictions
Head to Head
Taranaki Form
Taranaki Injuries & Team News

Bay of Plenty have won their last 3 home matches.
Bay of Plenty have won their last 2 matches against Taranaki.
Taranaki have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Bay of Plenty have won three of their last five against Taranaki, including the last two. When they met last year, Bay of Plenty won 29-26 away from home.

Bay of Plenty Form

Bay of Plenty made a superb start to the season, winning their first three games. Unfortunately, they then suffered back-to-back defeats which dropped them a few places down the table.

Those defeats came at Otago and Tasman, but they returned home last weekend to thrash Manawatu 68-14. With four wins from their six matches, Bay of Plenty are still in a very strong position and are almost certain to make the playoffs.

However, securing a place within the top four will get them a home quarterfinal. Should they win this weekend, they can still push for a top two finish.

Bay of Plenty Injuries & Team News

Bay of Plenty were in strong form last weekend against Manawatu. They are expected to make a few changes for this encounter.

Taranaki Form

Taranaki are currently fifth on the table, just two points behind their hosts after five matches. However, Taranaki do have a game in hand on Bay of Plenty.

With four wins and one defeat from their opening five rounds, Taranaki are looking good for a playoff spot this year. Their hope will however be to secure a top four finish and a home quarter-final.

Taranaki’s only defeat this season came against Wellington, the tournament favourites. So, overall, Taranaki are well placed. Last week, Taranaki were good at home, beating Waikato 25-19.

Taranaki Injuries & Team News

This is a massive game for Taranaki so they will almost certainly be at full strength.

Verdict

Bay of Plenty v Taranaki

I am backing Bay of Plenty to win the match against the odds.

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