Blues vs Hurricanes Predictions - The Blues to prevail against the Hurricanes

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Blues have won 5 straight at home.
Hurricanes have lost 3 in a row away at Blues’ ground.
Blues are tipped to cover the +4.5 handicap in this match.

The Blues have often defetaed the Hurricanes in recent clashes (Getty Images)

The Blues are on course to make the Super Rugby play-offs and are on a winning streak at home. The Hurricanes are the league leaders, but have struggled to beat the Blues away from home in recent seasons.

Blues have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
Blues have won 5 consecutive home games.
Hurricanes have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Hurricanes have lost 3 consecutive away matches to the Blues.

Head to Head

The Hurricanes have a commanding lead of 18 victories to 14 against the Blues in 32 meetings.

Blues Form

The Blues dropped points in their match against the Crusaders last weekend, losing 36-20 away from home after leading 13-12 at the break.

The Kahurangi have been in excellent form at home this season. They lost 19-15 to the Chiefs before beating the Crusaders 29-13, Moana Pasifika 43-7, Fijian Drua 40-15, the Highlanders 47-40, and the Reds 36-33.

The Blues are third in the Super Rugby table with 38 points from 12 matches.

The Auckland-based side have been in fine form at home lately, winning five games consecutively, which has helped their ambitions to make this season's play-offs, and they have defeated the Hurricanes three times in a row at their stadium.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes were in sublime form in the second half against Moana Pasifika last weekend, winning 50-17 away from home after leading 19-5 at half-time.

Before that result, the side from Wellington had some success away from home this season. They lost 25-20 to Fijian Drua and defeated the Waratahs 59-19 and the Highlanders 50-7 before losing 22-17 to the Chiefs.

The 'Canes are first in the Super Rugby standings with 45 points from 11 games.

The Hurricanes have had an excellent campaign so far and have been in solid form during their travels; however, they face a tricky test against the Blues, as their opponents are currently on a winning streak in their own backyard.

Starting Line-ups

Blues

Starting XV: Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Bradley Slater, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Malachi Wrampling, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan

Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Flyn Yates, Laghlan McWhannell, Torian Barnes, Che Clark, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta

Hurricanes

Starting XV: Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Ereatara Enari, Ruben Love, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett (c), Billy Proctor, Fehi Fineanganofo, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Siale Lauaki, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Jordi Viljoen, Jone Rova, Bailyn Sullivan