Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika Predictions - Chiefs to bounce back with a win over Moana Pasifika

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Chiefs have a perfect record against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Moana Pasifika have lost their last two matches.
Chiefs are tipped to cover the -26.5 handicap.

The Chiefs have never lost to Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby (Getty Images)

The Chiefs fell short in their first home game of the season, but they have a superb record against Moana Pasifika in their own backyard. Moana Pasifika have lost back-to-back fixtures.

Chiefs have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Chiefs have won 5 of their last 7 home games.
Chiefs have won 4 consecutive home games against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Moana Pasifika have lost 7 consecutive matches against the Chiefs.

Head to Head

The Chiefs have a commanding lead of seven victories to none against Moana Pasifika.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs trailed the Crusaders by three points at the break in their Super Rugby encounter last weekend but failed to close the gap in the second half, losing 43-33 at home.

Before that, the Chiefs won their opening two matches of the season, beating the Blues 19-15 and the Highlanders 26-23 away from home.

The Chiefs have made a solid start to their campaign and will relish playing against Moana Pasifika, as they have a perfect winning record against their opponents.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika had no answer in their Super Rugby match against the Western Force last weekend, losing 35-19 at home after trailing 21-7 at half-time.

Before that, Moana Pasifika contested two away games at the start of the season, defeating Fijian Drua 40-26 before losing 52-10 to the Hurricanes.

Moana Pasifika have been struggling to come up with the goods lately and have a tough assignment taking on the Chiefs this weekend, having lost all seven matches against their hosts, including four in a row away from home.

Team News

Chiefs

Starting XV: Benet Kumeroa, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Reuben O'Neill, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa'i (c), Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Lalakai Foketi, Emoni Narawa, Liam Coombes-Fabling

Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Kaylum Boshier, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Jacomb, Kyle Brown

Moana Pasifika

Starting XV: Abraham Pole, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Miracle Faillagi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Solomon Alaimalo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu, Tevita Ofa, Glen Vaihu

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Malaki Hala-Ngatai, Lolani Faleiva, Ofa Tauatevalu, Ola Tauelangi, Joel Lam, Patrick Pellegrini, Tyler Pulini

Verdict

Chiefs v Moana Pasifika

The Chiefs have a superior record over Moana Pasifika and are tipped to cover the -26.5 handicap.

Chiefs -26.5

Handicap

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