Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika Predictions - Brumbies backed to win at home in Super Rugby clash

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Brumbies favored, predicted to cover -22.5 handicap.
Brumbies won 3 of 4 vs Moana Pasifika; Moana on 5-game losing streak.
Brumbies aiming to boost finals chances; Moana 11th in standings.

Brumbies backed to win at home in Super Rugby clash (Getty Images)

Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika Predictions

Brumbies are favourites, based on their strong head-to-head record. My best bet is the Brumbies to cover the -22.5 handicap at home.

Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika Predictions

Brumbies have won 3 of their last 6 home matches.
Brumbies have won 3 of the 4 matches against Moana Pasifika.
Brumbies beat the Force 32-15 in their last home match.
Moana Pasifika have lost their last 5 matches.
Moana Pasifika lost 33-31 to the Reds in their last match.

Head to Head

Brumbies have won three of the four encounters against Moana Pasifika.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies secured a crucial 32-15 win over the Force in Canberra after leading 14-10 at the break.The bonus-point win snapped a three-game losing streak and kept them firmly in the Super Rugby finals race.

The Brumbies have been inconsistent at home. They defeated the Hurricanes (35-28) and the Blues (30-27), lost to the Reds (34-31), beat the Chiefs (33-24), before losing to the Waratahs (30-28) and Fijian Drua (33-28).

Brumbies are fifth in Super Rugby, with 33 points from 13 matches.

Captain Ryan Lonergan, who led from the front, was named Man of the Match against the Force after an excellent kicking and playmaking display.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News

The Brumbies will be looking to apply pressure on the Crusaders for fourth place.

Starting XV:

1 James Slipper, 2 Billy Pollard, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 4 Lachlan Shaw, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 6 Rob Valetini, 7 Rory Scott, 8 Charlie Cale, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 10 Declan Meredith, 11 Corey Toole, 12 David Feliuai, 13 Kadin Pritchard, 14 Andy Muirhead, 15 Tom Wright.

Replacements:

16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Blake Schoupp, 18 Rhys Van Nek, 19 Nick Frost, 20 Luke Reimer, 21 Klayton Thorn, 22 Tane Edmed, 23 Hudson Creighton.

Moana Pasifika Form

In an emotional fixture against the Reds, Moana trailed 21-7 at the break, before scoring three straight tries to almost snatch victory in what could be their final home game. However, they were undone by Campbell's excellent solo effort as the Reds secured a 33-31 victory to book their place in the finals.

Moana Pasifika have struggled this season. They lost to the Chiefs (62-17), the Highlanders (27-17), the Blues (45-19), and the Hurricanes (50-17).

Moana Pasifika are 11th (bottom) in Super Rugby, with five points from 13 matches.

Moana Pasifika Injuries & Team News

Starting XV:

1 Malakai Hala-Ngatai, 2 Mills Sanerivi, 3 Atu Moli, 4 Allan Craig, 5 Veikoso Poloniati, 6 Miracle Faiilagi, 7 Semisi Paea, 8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, 9 Augustine Pulu, 10 Patrick Pellegrini, 11 Glen Vaihu, 12 Faletoi Peni, 13 Solomon Alaimalo, 14 Israel Leota, 15 William Havili.

Replacements:

16 Mamoru Harada, 17 Abraham Pole, 18 Paula Latu, 19 Ale Aho, 20 Sam Tuitupou, 21 Melani Matavao, 22 Tevita Latu, 23 Tuna Tuitama.

Verdict

Brumbies v Moana Pasifika

The Brumbies are favourites, based on their strong head-to-head record, and are tipped to cover the -22.5 handicap at home.

Brumbies -22.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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