Fijian Drua vs Western Force Predictions - Fijian Drua backed to edge the Force at home in a Super Rugby clash

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Fijian Drua have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Force have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Fijian Drua favored to cover the -4.5 handicap.

Drua can win at home (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Western Force Predictions

Fijian Drua have been consistently stronger at home, while the Force have struggled on the road. My best bet is Fijian Drua to cover the -4.5 handicap.

Fijian Drua vs Western Force Predictions
Head to Head
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
Force Form
Force Injuries & Team News

Fijian Drua have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Fijian Drua have won 2 of their last 5 meetings against the Force.
Fijian Drua come into this match on the back of a 21-6 loss against the Reds.
Force have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Force come into this match on the back of a 42-19 win at the Reds.

Head to Head

Fijian Drua have won two of their last five meetings against the Force.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have been in decent form at home, winning three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 21-6 loss at home against the Reds.

Their previous home results include a win against the Force (38-7), a loss against Moana Pasifika (40-26), followed by wins against the Hurricanes (25-20) and the Brumbies (42-27).

Fijian Drua are currently 10th in Super Rugby with 8 points after seven matches.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

Starting line-up: 1 Haereiti Hetet, 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 3 Mesake Doge, 4 Isoa Nasilasila (co-c), 5 Joseva Tamani, 6 Etonia Waqa, 7 Motikiai Murray, 8 Elia Canakaivata, 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 11 Ilaisa Droasese, 12 Iosefo Namoce, 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre (co-c), 14 Isikeli Basiyalo, 15 Isikeli Rabitu.

Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira, Simione Kuruvoli, Manasa Mataele.

Players unavailable due to injuries: Frank Lomani (ankle), Temo Mayanavanua (knee), Ponipate Loganimasi (arm), Epeli Momo (knee), Meli Tuni (knee).

Force Form

Force have experienced a mixed run of form on the road, losing three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 42-19 win at the Reds.

Their previous away results include a loss at Fijian Drua (37-7), a win at Moana Pasifika (35-19), followed by losses at the Highlanders (39-31) and the Hurricanes (31-23).

Force are currently ninth in Super Rugby, with eight points after seven matches.

Force Injuries & Team News

Starting line-up: 1 Sef Fa'agase, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3 Misinale Epenisa, 4 Franco Molina, 5 Jeremy Williams (c), 6 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Jack Daly, 8 Vaiolini Ekuasi, 9 Henry Robertson, 10 Ben Donaldson, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 12 Bayley Kuenzle, 13 Hamish Stewart, 14 George Bridge, 15 Mac Grealy.

Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Kurtley Beale, Zac Lomax.

Unavailable due to injuries: Tom Robertson (HIA), Albert Alcock (quad), Feao Fotuaika (foot), Nathan Hastie (ribs), Darcy Swain (illness), Carlo Tizzano (knee), Ronan Leahy (knee), Doug Phillipson (knee), Alex Harford (shoulder/long term), Darby Lancaster (ankle).