Crusaders vs Brumbies Predictions - Crusaders backed against Brumbies at home

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Crusaders have a dominant home record, winning 4 of 5.
Brumbies have struggled in New Zealand but recently won 3 of 5 away.
Crusaders expected to cover the -9.5 handicap at home.

Crusaders to bounce back after disappointing loss (Getty Images)

Crusaders vs Brumbies Predictions

Crusaders are favourites at home with an impressive head-to-head record. My best bet is the Crusaders to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Crusaders vs Brumbies Predictions
Head to Head
Crusaders Form
Crusaders Starting Lineup
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Starting Lineup

Crusaders have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
Crusaders have won 4 of their last 5 meetings against the Brumbies.
Crusaders come into this match off the back of a 16-12 home win over the Chiefs.
Brumbies have lost 2 of their last 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Crusaders have won four of their last five meetings against the Brumbies.

Crusaders Form

Crusaders have been in impressive form at home, winning four of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 16-12 win against the Chiefs.

Their previous home results include a loss against the Chiefs (35-19), followed by wins against the Highlanders (15-12), the Reds (32-12), and the Blues (21-14).

Crusaders are currently sixth in Super Rugby with one point after one match. They finished the 2025 season in second position, with 49 points after 14 matches.

Crusaders Starting Lineup

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Chay Fihaki, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Rivez Reihana, Noah Hotham, Christian Lio-Willie, Ethan Blackadder, Dom Gardiner, Jamie Hannah, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Newell, George Bell, Finlay Brewis.

Replacements: Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Louis Chapman, Taha Kemara, Leicester Fainga'anuku

Brumbies Form

Brumbies have experienced a decent run of form on the road, winning three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 56-24 win at the Force.

Their previous away results include a loss at the Waratahs (28-23), followed by wins at Moana Pasifika (24-0) and the Force (43-14), and a loss at the Chiefs (37-17).

Brumbies are currently first in Super Rugby, with five points after one match. They finished the 2025 season in third position with 44 points after 14 matches.

Brumbies Starting Lineup

Brumbies: Andy Muirhead, Ollie Sapsford, Kadin Pritchard, David Feliuai, Corey Toole, Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan, Charlie Cale, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachie Shaw, Rhys van Nek, Billy Pollard, James Slipper.

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton Shape

Verdict

Crusaders v Brumbies

Crusaders began their season with a disappointing loss but at home they are generally very strong while the Brumbies don't often win in New Zealand. The hosts are backed to cover -9.5.

Crusaders -9.5

Handicap

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