Fijian Drua vs Reds Predictions - Drua to upset the odds on home soil

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 01 May 2025

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Fijian Drua have won 2 recent home matches against the Reds.
Reds sit 4th in Super Rugby standings; Drua struggle at bottom.
Key game factors: Drua's historical home advantage vs Reds' current form.

Fijian Drua vs Reds have only seen the home team win in four matches. (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Reds Predictions

This is a tough one to call given the Reds form being so much better than Drua’s. However, Drua are good at home and have beaten the Reds in their last two matches at HFC Bank Stadium. I am going to hang my hat on the Drua to win this one.

Fijian Drua vs Reds Predictions
Head to Head
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News

Fijian Drua have won their last 2 matches against the Reds.
Fijian Drua vs Reds have only seen the home team win in four matches.
Fijian Drua have won 11 of their last 14 Super Rugby matches at HFC Bank Stadium.
Reds lost their last away match.

Head to Head

After four previous encounters between these sides, the score is level at 2-2. The Reds won the first two matches while Drua have won in the last two seasons.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have struggled this season after making the playoffs in the previous two years. They are currently bottom of the table with two wins from 10 games and only 11 points.

With four matches to play, the playoffs are not completely out of reach, but it will likely require four victories, a very unlikely scenario for Drua. While Drua have had an odd, good home performance this season, they have not been as dominant on home soil as last season.

Last week, away from home, Fijian Drua lost 34-15 to Moana. The week before, they beat the Waratahs at home.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Vuate Karawalevu, 12 Inia Tabuavou, 11 Taniela Rakuro,, 10 Kemu Valetini, 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 8 Kitione Salawa, 7 Isoa Tuwai, 6 Etonia Waqa, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge (captain), 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 1 Peni Ravai.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Haereiti Hetet, 18 Samuela Tawake, 19 Leone Rotuisolia, 20 Joseva Tamani, 21 Elia Canakiavata, 22 Philip Baselala, 23 Isikeli Rabitu

Reds Form

The Reds are having a strong season and currently sit fourth on the table. Victory here will take them above the Brumbies into third and they have a game in hand on all other sides, bar the Waratahs.

Home and away form hasn’t meant much to the Reds this season as they have won and lost at both. After suffering a 39-26 loss at home to the Brumbies on 12 April, the Reds bounced back last week with a dominant 35-21 win over the Blues.

They also beat the Highlanders away and the Waratahs and Force on home soil before losing to the Chiefs in 4 April.

Reds Injuries & Team News

15 Jock Campbell, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Dre Pakeho, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Tim Ryan, 10 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 9 Tate McDermott (captain), 8 Joe Brial, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Angus Blyth, 4 Ryan Smith, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Sef Fa’agase.

Replacements: 16 Max Craig, 17 Alex Hodgman, 18 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 19 Josh Canham, 20 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Tom Lynagh,23 Heremaia Murray

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Reds

I am backing Fijian Drua in the +2.5 handicap and to win the game.

Fijian Drua +2.5

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