Tasman vs Auckland Predictions - Tasman backed for home win over Auckland

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 10 Aug 2023

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Marc Thomas 10 Aug 2023

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Watch Tasman vs Auckland in the NPC on Saturday (09:05 SAST)
There has only been 1 away win in the last 8 games between these sides
Can Tasman start with another win?

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Tasman set for another home win over Auckland (Getty Images)

Tasman vs Auckland Preview

Tasman are slight favourites but the bookies clearly expect a tight contest. However, in the last eight matches between these sides, the away side have only managed one win. Who am I to go against history, I’m backing Tasman to win and cover the -3 handicap.

Tasman vs Auckland Preview
Head to Head
Tasman Form
Tasman Injuries & Team News
Auckland Form
Auckland Injuries & Team News

Tasman won their last match.
Tasman have won 4 of their last 6 against Auckland.
Auckland won their last match.

Head to Head

Tasman have won four of their last six against Auckland. Last season it was however Auckland who won 30-27 at home. Of the last eight matches between these sides, only one has seen an away win.

Tasman Form

Tasman came into his season looking to make an impression after their 2022 inconsistencies.

Last week Tasman started well, beating Otago 27-15 at home. It was a commanding performance from Tasman on the day as they were the better side across most facets of play. They will be looking to go back-to-back and really get their season off to a flyer.

Tasman Injuries & Team News

Tasman have a strong squad and I expect them to be at full strength for this encounter.

Auckland Form

Auckland have blown hot and cold for the last few years. Without international players they don’t have that strong of a squad which brings teams like Tasman into it.

Auckland, however, started well last weekend, beating Bay of Plenty 32-30 away from him. It was a pulsating game that went end to end and really could have gone either way at 80 minutes.

Auckland Injuries & Team News

Auckland are probably going to stick with the side from last weekend bar for a couple alterations.

Verdict

Tasman v Auckland

Tasman are backed to win and cover the -3 handicap.

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