Manawatu vs Wellington Predictions - Wellington to extend winning streak against Manawatu
- Wellington have beaten Manawatu in their last 6 encounters.
- Manawatu struggle at home, losing 4 consecutive times to Wellington.
- Wellington predicted to cover -9.5 handicap.
Wellington are on a winning streak against Manawatu (Getty Images)
Manawatu vs Wellington Predictions
- Manawatu vs Wellington Predictions
- Head to Head
- Manawatu Form
- Manawatu Team News & Injuries
- Wellington Form
- Wellington Team News & Injuries
Manawatu have lost their last two league games and have struggled to beat Wellington recently. Wellington have lacked consistency so far, but are on an unbeaten run against Manawatu.
- Wellington have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Wellington have won 3 of their last 5 away games.
- Wellington have beaten Manawatu 6 consecutive times.
- Manawatu have won 2 of their last 5 home matches.
- Manawatu have lost 4 consecutive home games to Wellington.
Head to Head
Wellington have the advantage with eight victories to four against Manawatu in 12 meetings.
Manawatu Form
Manawatu had a superb first half against Southland last weekend, scoring three tries, two conversions, and a penalty to lead 22-0 at the break.
However, Manawatu had no answer in the second half against Southland, conceding 29 unanswered points to lose by seven.
Manawatu won their opening match of the season, beating North Harbour 38-25 before losing 49-17 to Tasman.
Manawatu are 10th in the NPC table with six points from three matches.
Manawatu have lost back-to-back league fixtures and are on a four-match losing streak against Wellington at home.
Manawatu Team News & Injuries
Ngani Laumape, Vernon Bason, and Drew Wild each dotted down over the try line against Southland.
Brett Cameron slotted two conversions and a penalty in the match.
Wellington Form
Wellington scored three tries and two conversions in the first half against Otago last weekend, but went into half-time trailing by five points.
Wellington added three tries, two conversions, and a penalty in the second half but came up short, losing 46-41 to Otago.
Before that result, Wellington lost 33-15 to Canterbury before beating Waikato 35-24.
Wellington are 8th in the National Provincial Championship standings with seven points from three matches.
Wellington have had an inconsistent start to their NPC season, but will fancy their chances against Manawatu after winning their last six meetings consecutively.
Wellington Team News & Injuries
Matt Proctor scored a brace last weekend.
Hugo Plummer, Esi Komaisavai, Tom Maiava, and Akira Ieremia each scored a try against Otago.
Jackson Garden-Bacho kicked over four conversions and a penalty in the match.
Verdict
Wellington have defeated Manawatu regularly in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap.
Wellington -9.5
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