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Bay of Plenty vs Waikato Predictions - Bay of Plenty to see off Waikato

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 26 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 26 Sep 2025

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Bay of Plenty have defeated Waikato in last 3 meetings.
Waikato have lost 3 of their last 5 away to Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty favoured to cover the -8.5.

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Bay of Plenty are on a winning streak against Waikato (Getty Images)

Bay of Plenty vs Waikato Predictions

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

Bay of Plenty have been in decent nick this season, but their home form has been lacking. Waikato secured another away victory in their previous match, but have struggled to beat Bay of Plenty lately.

Bay of Plenty have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Bay of Plenty have lost 3 consecutive home games.
Bay of Plenty have defeated Waikato 3 times in a row.
Waikato have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Waikato have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Waikato have lost 3 of their last 5 away games to Bay of Plenty.

Head to Head

Bay of Plenty and Waikato each have seven victories in 14 meetings.

Bay of Plenty Form

Bay of Plenty were in excellent form in the first half against Manawatu last weekend, scoring five tries and three conversions to lead 31-7 at the break.

Bay of Plenty added three tries and two conversions to their score in the second half to thrash Manawatu 55-19 away from home.

Bay of Plenty have contested four home matches this season. They defeated Tasman 37-7 before losing 21-7 to Canterbury, 30-25 to Southland, and 24-21 to Hawke's Bay.

Bay of Plenty are 6th in the National Provincial Championship table with 25 points from eight games.

Bay of Plenty have struggled to win their home fixtures this season, but have defeated Waikato three consecutive times, giving them the edge to come out on top.

Bay of Plenty Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Cole Forbes, Kele Lasaqa, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Seamus Bardoul, Fehi Fineanganofo, Lucas Cashmore, Charlie Sinton, Josh Bartlett, Kurt Eklund, Tevita Mafile'o, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Aisake Vakasiuola, Joe Johnston, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton

Reserves: Sione Tupou, Benet Kumeroa, Filipe Vakasiuola, Jai Knight, Semisi Paea, Richard Judd, Reon Paul, Ngarohi McGarvey-Black

Waikato Form

Waikato scored three tries and two conversions in the first half against Tasman last weekend, going into the half-time with a five-point lead.

Waikato scored two tries in the second half to edge Tasman 29-24 away from home.

Before that result, Waikato defeated Auckland 36-35 and Taranaki 23-22 before losing 36-26 to Manawatu in three away fixtures this season.

Waikato are 5th in the National Provincial Championship standings with 25 points from eight matches.

Waikato have been in solid form away from home this season and will have the belief they can get another victory on the road. However, they have failed to beat Bay of Plenty lately.

Waikato Team News & Injuries

Waikato squad: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Dan Sinkinson, Bailyn Sullivan, Gideon Wrampling, Joshua Moorby, Lima Sopoaga, Xavier Roe, Mason Tupaea, Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, George Dyer, Hamilton Burr, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Oli Mathis, Senita Lauaki,

Sean Ralph, Taipari Quinn, Sefo Kautai, Dylan Eti, Malachi Wrampling-Alec, Charlie Marsh, Aki Tuivailala, Anton Lienert-Brown

Verdict

Bay of Plenty v Waikato

Bay of Plenty have not been at their best at home this season, but have a solid record against Waikato on their home turf and are tipped to cover -8.5.

Bay of Plenty -8.5

Handicap

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