Hawke's Bay vs Otago Predictions - Hawke's Bay to extend winning streak over Otago
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- Hawke's Bay are unbeaten with 5 straight wins and a top league position.
- Otago sit 3rd but have lost 4 in a row away vs. Hawke's Bay.
- Prediction: Hawke's Bay favoured to cover the -9.5 handicap at home.
Hawke's bay have won all their matches this season (Getty Images)
Hawke's Bay vs Otago Predictions
Hawke's Bay have won all their NPC fixtures so far and are on a winning streak at home. Otago have been in solid form, but have historically struggled against Hawke's Bay.
- Hawke's Bay have won 5 consecutive home games.
- Hawke's Bay have won 4 consecutive home matches against Otago.
- Otago have lost 3 of their last 4 fixtures against Hawke's Bay.
Head to Head
Hawke's Bay have the advantage over Otago, with 13 victories to three in 16 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.
Hawke's Bay Form
Hawke's Bay were in superb touch in the first half against Southland last weekend, scoring five tries and three conversions to lead 31-0 at the break.
However, Hawke's Bay could only manage a try in the second half, but held onto their advantage to secure a 31-21 away win over Southland.
Before that result, the Magpies beat Wellington 55-33 away, Tasman 50-19 at home, Auckland 44-31 away, and Manawatu 59-17 at home.
Hawke's Bay are first in the National Provincial Championship standings with 25 points after five matches.
Hawke's Bay continue to lead the way in the league after recording their fifth consecutive victory and have defeated Otago four consecutive times at home, giving them the edge needed to come out on top.
Otago Form
Otago scored four tries and three conversions in the first half against Waikato last weekend; however, they went into half-time trailing 28-26.
The home side added two converted tries and a penalty to their tally in the second half to come out on top 43-38 against Waikato.
Earlier in their campaign, the Blue and Gold defeated Southland 41-14 away from home and lost 19-15 to Canterbury at home before beating Manawatu 29-27 away, and Wellington 61-22 at home.
Otago are third in the NPC table with 21 points after five rounds.
Otago have been playing well lately, winning three in a row, but they have struggled to beat Hawke's Bay in recent match-ups, losing three of their last four against their opponents.
Team News
Hawke's Bay
Folau Fakatava and Frank Lochore each scored a brace against Southland last weekend.
Will Cole and Hunter Morrison contributed a try each.
Will Cole landed three conversions in the match.
Starting XV: Clement Castets, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Joe Apikotoa, Tom Allen, Hunter Morrison, Frank Lochore (C), Cooper Flanders, Tiaki Fabish, Folau Fakatava, Harry Godfrey, Darby Lancaster, Lukas Ripley, Bailyn Sullivan, Nic Benn, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Hadlee Hay-Horton, Josh Smith, Geoff Cridge, Sam Smith, Kade Manuel, Will Cole, Neria Fomai
Otago
Henry Bell scored a brace against Waikato last weekend.
Jona Nareki, Lucas Casey, Ben Lopas, and Sam Nemec-Vial contributed a try each.
Cameron Millar slotted five conversions and a penalty in the match.
Starting XV: Benjamin Lopas, Henry Bell, Rohan Wingham, Will Stodart, Oliver Haig, Lucas Casey, Slade McDowall, Christian Lio-Willie (C), Kieran McClea, Cameron Millar, Josh Whaanga, Jake Te Hiwi, Josh Timu, Jae Broomfield, Sam Nemec-Vial
Replacements: Nic Souchon, Marley Pearce, Moana Takataka, Harry Irving, Charles Elton, Joel Lam, Patrick Pellegrini, Riley Lucas
Verdict
Hawke's Bay have been in fine fettle this season and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap in their top-of-the-table clash against Otago.
Hawke's Bay - 9.5
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