Manawatu vs Bay of Plenty Predictions - Bay of Plenty to register fourth consecutive win away from home

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Bay of Plenty have beaten Manawatu 4 times consecutively.
Manawatu solid at home but struggle vs Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty favoured to cover the handicap.

Bay of Plenty have an excellent record against Manawatu (Getty Images)

Manawatu vs Bay of Plenty Predictions

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

Manawatu have performed well at home this season but have struggled to beat Bay of Plenty in recent meetings. Bay of Plenty are undefeated away from home and on a winning streak against Manawatu.

Bay of Plenty have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Bay of Plenty have won 3 consecutive away games.
Bay of Plenty have defeated Manawatu 4 times in a row.
Manawatu have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Manawatu have won 3 consecutive home matches.
Manawatu have lost 2 consecutive home games to Bay of Plenty.

Head to Head

Bay of Plenty have a commanding lead of six victories to two against Manawatu in eight meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Manawatu Form

Manawatu produced a solid first-half display against Auckland last weekend, scoring four tries and a conversion to lead 22-12 at the break.

However, Manawatu struggled in the second half, as Auckland scored six tries and five conversions to secure a comprehensive 52-29 victory.

Manawatu beat North Harbour 38-25, Wellington 38-28, and Waikato 36-26 in their three fixtures at home this season.

Manawatu are 9th in the National Provincial Championship standings with 17 points from seven matches.

Manawatu have played their best rugby on their home turf during their campaign; however, they have lost four consecutive times to Bay of Plenty.

Manawatu Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Drew Wild, Taniela Filimone, Kyle Brown, Ngani Laumape, Pena Va'a, Brett Cameron, Jordi Viljoen, Liam Pratt, Raymond Tuputupu, Misinale Epenisam Ofa Tauatevalu, Taine Roiri, TK Howden, Mosese Bason, Brayden Iose

Reserves: Vernon Bason, Joe Gavigan, Rhys Sheriff, Reuben Allen, Joe Fabish, Jai Tamati, Sam Coles, James Tofa

Bay of Plenty Form

Bay of Plenty scored two converted tries in the first half against Hawke's Bay at home last weekend, going into the break with the score level at 14-all.

Bay of Plenty added a converted try to their tally in the second half and were on course to draw the game before Hawke's Bay slotted a drop goal in the 83rd minute to seal the victory.

Bay of Plenty have contested three away matches this season. They defeated Counties Manukau 39-22, North Harbour 19-7, and Taranaki 43-17.

Bay of Plenty are 7th in the National Provincial Championship table with 21 points from seven games.

Bay of Plenty have been in excellent form away from home this season, winning all their fixtures, and they have defeated Manawatu twice in a row at their opponent's stadium.

Bay of Plenty Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Cole Forbes, Kele Lasaqa, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Seamus Bardoul, Fehi Fineanganofo, Lucas Cashmore, Charlie Sinton, Tevita Mafile'o, Kurt Eklund, Pasilio Tosi, Jai Knight, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Jacob Norris, Joe Johnston, Nikora Broughton

Reserves: Taine Kolose, Josh Bartlett, Filipe Vakasiuola, Aisake Vakasiuola, Veveni Lasaqa, Kees Kolose, Taine Craig-Ranga, Tamiro Armstrong