Crusaders vs Waratahs Predictions - Crusaders set to beat the Waratahs at home

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Crusaders have 7 wins in their last 8 home games against the Waratahs.
Waratahs showed mixed away form but triumphed in 3 of their last 5 matches against the Crusaders.
The Crusaders are predicted to cover the -15.5 handicap.

Crusaders have an excellent record against the Waratahs at home (Getty Images)

Crusaders have solid form at home and have consistently defeated the Waratahs in their own backyard. The Waratahs have lacked consistency on the road but have had success against the Crusaders in recent meetings.

Crusaders have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Crusaders have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
Crusaders have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Waratahs.
Waratahs have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Waratahs have won 3 of their last 5 away games.
Waratahs have won 3 of their last 5 matches against the Crusaders.

Head to Head

The Crusaders have the advantage with 12 victories to six against the Waratahs in 18 meetings.

Crusaders Form

The Crusaders let a first-half lead slip against the Western Force last weekend, losing 31-26 away from home after holding a 19-7 advantage at half-time.

The Crusaders lost 50-24 to the Brumbies in their opening home game of the season before beating the Highlanders 29-18 and Fijian Drua 69-26.

The Crusaders are 6th in the Super Rugby standings with 21 points from nine matches.

The Crusaders have won six of their previous seven home games, including two in a row this season, giving them the advantage over the Waratahs.

Waratahs Form

The Waratahs came back in the second half against Moana Pasifika last weekend, winning 29-14 at home after trailing 14-12 at the break.

The Waratahs have had mixed results away from home in the league this season. They lost 26-17 to the Reds, beat the Brumbies 30-28, and lost 42-14 to the Chiefs.

The Waratahs are 7th in the Super Rugby table with 19 points from eight games.

The Waratahs will have to perform well to beat the Crusaders away from home, as they have lost seven of their last eight meetings against their hosts.

Team News

Crusaders

Starting XV: Finlay Brewis, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Dom Gardiner, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Johnny McNicholl

Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Dallas McLeod

Waratahs

Starting XV: Isaac Kailea, Folau Fainga'a, Siosifa Amone, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Lawson Creighton, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen

Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly