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Manawatu vs Otago Predictions - Otago to register another win over Manawatu

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 13 Aug 2026

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Brad Newcomb 13 Aug 2026

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Otago have won 3 consecutive away games vs Manawatu.
Manawatu have lost 5 of their last 6 fixtures.
Otago tipped to cover a -17.5 handicap in NPC clash.

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Otago are on a winning streak against Manawatu (Getty Images)

Manawatu secured their first victory of the season last weekend but have historically struggled against Otago in the NPC. Otago fell short in their previous fixture but are on a winning streak against Manawatu.

Otago have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures.
Otago have won 3 consecutive matches away to Manawatu.
Manawatu have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Head to Head

Otago have a commanding lead of 11 victories to two against Manawatu in 13 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Manawatu Form

Manawatu struggled in the first half against Southland last weekend, scoring one converted try to trail 21-7 at the break.

However, Manawatu turned their fortunes around in the second half, scoring five tries and two conversions to edge their opponents 36-35 at home.

Before that, the Turbos did not have the best start to their NPC season, losing 40-14 to Northland away from home.

Manawatu have not been at their best recently, with five defeats in their last six fixtures, and they have seldom beaten Otago in the league over the years.

Otago Form

Otago scored a solitary penalty in the first half in their match against Canterbury last weekend, going into half-time trailing 12-3.

Otago scored two tries and a conversion in the second half, but came up short against Canterbury, losing 19-15 at home.

Before that, the Blue and Gold began their National Provincial Championship season with a solid 41-14 victory against Southland away from home.

Otago will fancy their chances of securing all the points on offer when they travel to face Manawatu, having defeated their opponents three consecutive times away from home.

Team News

Manawatu Turbos

Jordi Viljoen, Kyle Brown, and Alani Fakava each scored a try against Southland last weekend.

Reece MacDonald scored two tries and slotted three conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Joseph Gavigan, Alani Fakava, Flyn Yates, Reuben Allen, Robert Harley, Te Kamaka Howden (C), Rory Woods, Mosese Bason, Jordi Viljoen, George Worboys, John Tapueluelu, James Tofa, Kyle Brown, Taniela Filimone, Reece MacDonald

Replacements: Chris Finau, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Feleti Sae Ta'ufo'ou, Angus Prouting, Taine Roiri, Doug Philipson, Drew Wild, Ngani Laumape

Otago

Lucas Casey and Benjamin Lopas each scored a try against Canterbury last weekend.

Cameron Millar landed one penalty and one conversion in the match.

Starting XV: Marley Pearce, Nic Souchon, Saula Ma'u, Will Stodart, Joseva Tamani, Charles Elton, Lucas Casey, Christian Lio-Willie (C), Joel Lam, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Jake Te Hiwi, Josh Timu, Jae Broomfield, Sam Nemec-Vial

Replacements: Henry Bell, Benjamin Lopas, Rohan Wingham, Harry Irving, Slade McDowall, Kieran McClea, Patrick Pellegrini, Riley Lucas

Verdict

Manawatu v Otago

Otago have a superior record over Manawatu in the NPC and are tipped to cover the -17.5 handicap.

Otago -17.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

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