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Counties Manukau vs Auckland Predictions - Auckland set to beat Counties Manukau away from home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 18 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 18 Sep 2025

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Auckland have won 3 of last 5 vs Counties Manukau.
Counties Manukau strong last match, but have struggle at home vs Auckland.
Auckland favoured to cover -3.5 handicap.

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Auckland have won their recent matches against Counties Manukau (Getty Images)

Counties Manukau vs Auckland Predictions

Counties Manukau vs Auckland Predictions
Head to Head
Counties Manukau Form
Counties Manukau Team News & Injuries
Auckland Form
Auckland Team News & Injuries

Counties Manukau were in great touch in their previous NPC match. Auckland also played well and have recorded wins away to Counties Manukau in recent meetings.

Auckland have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Auckland have lost 4 of their last 5 away games.
Auckland have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Counties Manukau.
Counties Manukau have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Counties Manukau have lost 2 of their last 3 home games to Auckland.

Head to Head

Auckland have the advantage with six victories to three against Counties Manukau in nine meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Counties Manukau Form

Counties Manukau scored four tries and three conversions in the first half against Southland last weekend to lead 26-10 at half-time.

Manukau were outstanding in the second half, scoring six tries and five conversions to comprehensively beat Southland 64-10 away from home.

Counties Manukau have contested three fixtures at home this season. They lost 39-22 to Bay of Plenty and 43-22 to Taranaki before beating North Harbour 22-19.

Counties Manukau are 13th in the National Provincial Championship standings with 12 points from seven matches.

Counties Manukau performed well in their previous NPC match but face a tricky clash against Auckland, having lost at home against their opponents in recent seasons.

Counties Manukau Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Etene Nanai-Seturo, Josh Gray, Tevita Ofa, Gibson Popoali'i, Peniasi Malimali, AJ Alatimu, Cohen Brady-Leathem, Thomas Polo, Ioane Moananu, Keran van Staden, Leo Ngatai-Tafau, Jimmy Tupou, Dalton Papali'i, Adam Brash, Hoskins Sotutu

Reserves: Rico McQuoid, Vainikolo Fifita, Suetena Asomua, William Furniss, Cameron Church, Cam Roigard, Sione Molia, Simon-Peter Toleafoa

Auckland Form

Auckland scored two tries and a conversion in the first half against Manawatu last weekend, but trailed by ten points at the break.

Auckland produced an excellent second half against Manawatu, scoring six tries and five conversions to win 52-29 at home.

Auckland have played three away fixtures so far, losing 36-35 to Hawke's Bay, 31-17 to Tasman, and 19-15 to Canterbury.

Auckland are 12th in the National Provincial Championship table with 14 points from seven matches.

Auckland have been in decent nick lately, although they have not registered any away wins this season so far. However, they have defeated Counties Manukau away from home in two of their last three fixtures.

Auckland Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Cohen Norrie, Xavier Tito-Harris, Rieko Ioane, Tanielu Tele'a, Caleb Clarke, Rico Simpson, Taufa Funaki, Josh Fusitu'a, Mills Sanerivi, Hamdahn Tuipulotu, Tai Cribb, Ola Tauelangi, Che Clark, Ofa Topeni, Anton Segner

Reserves: Soane Vikena, Oscar Cowley-Andrea, Angus Ta'avao, Tom Allen, Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo, James Arscott, Xavi Taele, Payton Spencer

Verdict

Counties Manukau v Auckland

Auckland have had success against Counties Manukau in recent exchanges and are tipped to cover the -3.5 handicap.

Auckland -3.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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