Canterbury vs Bay of Plenty Predictions - Canterbury set to extend winning streak over Bay of Plenty

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Canterbury have won 6 consecutive matches.
Bay of Plenty have lost 3 consecutive games against Canterbury.
Canterbury are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap in the upcoming NPC clash.

Canterbury are on a winning streak at home (Getty Images)

Canterbury came away with the points in their previous NPC fixture and are on a winning streak at home. Bay of Plenty recorded their first win of their campaign but have struggled to beat Canterbury away from home in recent clashes.

Canterbury have won 6 consecutive fixtures.
Canterbury have won 5 consecutive home games.
Canterbury have won 3 consecutive home matches against Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Bay of Plenty have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Canterbury.

Head to Head

Canterbury have the advantage over Bay of Plenty, with six victories in nine meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Canterbury Form

Canterbury scored two tries and a conversion in the first half against Otago last weekend, going into the break 12-3 ahead.

Canterbury added a converted try in the second half to beat Otago 19-15 away from home.

Before that, the Red and Blacks kicked off their NPC campaign with a 38-31 home victory over Auckland.

Canterbury have an opportunity to record their third straight win of the new season when they host Bay of Plenty, having defeated their opponents three consecutive times on their home turf.

Bay of Plenty Form

Bay of Plenty registered a dramatic first win of their new National Provincial Championship season last weekend, beating Northland 34-31 at home after leading 24-12 at the break.

The Steamers lost 38-26 to Waikato away from home at the start of the new National Provincial Championship season.

Bay of Plenty have a tricky test to overcome away to Canterbury this weekend, as their opponents have been in solid form recently, having won six consecutive fixtures, including five in a row at home.

Team News

Canterbury

Brodie McAlister scored a brace against Otago last weekend, while Jamie Hannah contributed one try.

Richie Mo'unga slotted two conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Finlay Brewis, Brodie McAlister (C), Jermaine Ainsley, Liam Jack, Jamie Hannah, Tahur Cahill, Corey Kellow, Dominic Gardiner, Louie Chapman, Richie Mo’unga, Ngatugane Punivai, Jone Rova, Dallas McLeod, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl

Replacements: Manumaua Letiu, Daniel Lientjes-Brown, Seb Calder, Xavier Treacy, Phoenix Abbott, Tyson Belworthy, Andrew Knewstubb, Toby Bell

Bay of Plenty Steamers

Nikora Broughton scored a brace against Northland last weekend.

Jason Robertson, Tevita Mafileo, and Regan Ware contributed one try each in the match.

Jason Robertson landed three conversions and a penalty.

Starting XV: Benet Kumerōa, Taine Kolose, Tevita Mafileo, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi (C), Jai Knight, Joe Johnston, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Riley Hohepa, Cole Forbes, Reon Paul, Tāmiro Armstrong, Regan Ware, Jason Robertson

Replacements: Sione Tupou, Harold Rounds, Solomone Tukuafu, Reuben Palmer, Kalin Felise, Charlie Sinton, Lucas Cashmore, Roderick Solo

Verdict

Canterbury v Bay of Plenty

Canterbury are on a winning streak at home in the NPC and are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap.

Canterbury -10.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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