Waikato vs Southland Predictions - Waikato set to beat Southland again

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 29 Aug 2025

Brad Newcomb 29 Aug 2025

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Waikato have an impressive record against Southland. .
Southland struggles historically against Waikato.
Predictions favour Waikato to cover the -14.5 handicap in their upcoming clash.

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Waikato have an outstanding record against Southland (Getty Images)

Waikato vs Southland Predictions

Waikato vs Southland Predictions
Head to Head
Waikato Form
Waikato Team News & Injuries
Southland Form
Southland Team News & Injuries

Waikato are on a winning streak against Southland and have started their season well. Southland have won back-to-back matches but have a poor record against Waikato.

Waikato have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Waikato have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
Waikato have beaten Southland 3 consecutive times.
Southland have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Southland have lost 6 consecutive games against Waikato.

Head to Head

Waikato have a commanding lead of seven victories to one against Southland in eight meetings.

Waikato Form

Waikato scored a solitary penalty in the first half against Taranaki last weekend, but only trailed by two points at the break.

Waikato scored two penalties and two converted tries in the second half to secure a narrow 23-22 victory over Taranaki away from home.

Before that, Waikato defeated Auckland 36-35 and lost 35-24 to Wellington, and beat Counties Manukau 27-26.

Waikato are 6th in the National Provincial Championship standings with 14 points from four matches.

Waikato have been in solid form this season and have defeated Southland three consecutive times at home, giving them the advantage to pocket all the points on Sunday.

Waikato Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Oli Mathis, Anton Lienert-Brown, Gideon Wrampling, Joshua Moorby, Lima Sopoaga, Xavier Roe, Ollie Norris, Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, George Dyer, Hamilton Burr, Dylan Eti, Samipeni Finau, Senita Lauaki, Luke Jacobson

Reserves: Sean Ralph, Mason Tupaea, Sefo Kautai, Malachi Wrampling-Alec, Xavier Saifoloi, Rui Farrant, Aaron Cruden, Aki Tuivailala

Southland Form

Southland scored two penalties in the first half against Bay of Plenty last weekend, going into half-time trailing by a point.

Southland had a solid second half, scoring three converted tries and a penalty to beat Bay of Plenty 30–26 away from home.

Before that, Southland lost to Otago 24-15 and Northland 22-17, and defeated Manawatu 29-22.

Southland are 9th in the NPC table with ten points from four matches.

After struggling at the start of the season, Southland have won two fixtures in a row. However, they have a dismal record against Waikato, with just one win in eight clashes.

Southland Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Michael Manson, Tayne Harvey, Matt Whaanga, Faletoi Peni, Fletcher Morgan, Byron Smith, Nic Shearer, Hunter Fahey, Jack Taylor, Morgan Mitchell, Mitchell Dunshea, Ale Aho, Sean Withy, Nathan Va'atausili, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa

Reserves: Nic Souchon, Joe Walsh, Paula Latu, Sam Fischli, George Reeves, Connor McLeod, Dan Hollinshead, Brad Kooman

Verdict

Waikato v Southland

Waikato have a superior record against Southland and are tipped to cover the -14.5 handicap.

Waikato -14.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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