Chiefs vs Moana Predictions - Chiefs backed for big bonus point win at home

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Last updated: 05 Apr 2024

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Marc Thomas 05 Apr 2024

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Predictions for Chiefs vs Moana in Super Rugby on Saturday
Chiefs have won their last 3 games against Moana by an average of 34 points
Can Moana avoid a 3rd successive drubbing?

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Chiefs to bounce back with big home win (Getty Images)

Chiefs vs Moana Preview

The Chiefs are clear favourites at home to win by a comfortable margin. While Moana have played some good rugby this season, the last two weekends have been a struggle. I am backing the hosts to cover the -28 handicap.

Chiefs vs Moana Preview
Head to Head
Chiefs Form
Chiefs Injuries & Team News
Moana Form
Moana Injuries & Team News

Chiefs have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Chiefs have won their last 3 matches against Moana by an average of 34 points.
Moana have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Moana have lost by 39 points in their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Chiefs have won all three previous matches against Moana. The average margin of victory has been 34 points.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs are fifth on the Super Rugby table heading into round seven. They have won four and lost two games.

Before last week, the Chiefs only lost once, to the Reds in round three. Thereafter they beat the Drua comfortably at home and the Highlanders by seven points, also at home.

Last week, the Chiefs, however, came undone in Christchurch against the struggling Crusaders. The hosts won that game 37-26.

Chiefs Injuries & Team News

(1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Reuben O'Neill, Jimmy Tupou, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Damian McKenzie, Peniasi Malimali, Rameka Poihipi (c), Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai Seturo

Subs: Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Cortez Ratima, Josh Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown

Moana Form

Moana have won two of their opening six games and currently sit ninth on the table.

Concerning for the Pacific Islanders will be their most recent performances where they lost 60-21 at the Brumbies and 47-8 to the Blues last weekend.

Prior to that, Moana beat both Fijian Drua and the Western Force, losing narrowly to the Rebels at home between those two victories.

Moana Injuries & Team News

(1-15): Donald Brighouse, Sama Malolo, Sekope Kepu (c), Tom Savage, Ola Tauelangi, Irie Papuni, Niko Jones, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, William Havili, Viliami Fine, Julian Savea, Fine Inisi, Nigel Ah Wong, Kyren Taumoefolau

Subs: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Suetena Asomua, Michael Curry, Miracle Faiilagi, Aisea Halo, Otumaka Mausia, D'Angelo Leuila