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Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Predictions - Bay of Plenty to win crucial NPC encounter
In a highly-anticipated clash between Bay of Plenty and Taranaki, predictions lean towards a home victory for Bay of Plenty despite the handicap favoring the visitors. Bay of Plenty aims to leverage their strong home performance and recent wins against Taranaki to secure a top-four finish. Both teams are well-positioned for the playoffs, making this a crucial match in their campaign.
- 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
I am backing Bay of Plenty to win the match against the odds.
Bay of Plenty Win
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