Fijian Drua vs Western Force Predictions - Force and Drua set for close battle

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 16 May 2025

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Fijian Drua's strong home record amid a challenging season.
Western Force's recent struggles jeopardize playoff hopes.
Close match predicted; Force likely within 9.5-point handicap.

Fijian Drua vs Western Force Super Rugby

Western Force have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Fijian Drua. (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Western Force Predictions

Western Force need a win here to put themselves back into the playoff spots, however, Fijian Drua have a decent record at home. I am backing the hosts to win but the Force are tipped to get within the 9.5 handicap.

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

Fijian Drua have won 2 of their last 3 home matches.
Western Force have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Fijian Drua.
Western Force have lost their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Western Force have won four of their five games against Fijian Drua.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua are bottom of the Super Rugby table with just three wins from their 12 games. They are on 15 points, seven shy of the playoff spots.

The Drua’s season has been their worst since joining Super Rugby, however, their home performances have largely been at a decent level. Despite going down last week to the Blues at home, Fijian Drua did beat the Reds and Waratahs in the preceding home games.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 14 Ponipate Loganimasi, 13 Iosefo Masi, 12 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 11 Taniela Rakuro, 10 Kemu Valetini, 9 Philip Baselala, 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Isoa Tuwai, 6 Etonia Waqa, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Samuela Tawake, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (captain), 1 Haereiti Hetet

Replacements: 16 Mesulame Dolokoto, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Leone Rotuisolia, 20 Kitione Salawa, 21 Leone Nawai, 22 Inia Tabuavou, 23 Selestino Ravutaumada

Western Force Form

The Western Force started their season well but have fallen away dramatically over recent months. They have four wins from 12 games along with a draw and seven losses.

At this point, the Western Force are only out of the playoffs due to a poorer points difference to the Waratahs. A win here for the Perth side could give them the required boost to make the playoffs.

Since a 17-17 draw at home to the Hurricanes in mid-April, the Western Force have lost three in a row. They have also conceded 56, 40 & 33 points in those three games.

Western Force Injuries & Team News

15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Bayley Kuenzle, 13 Sio Tomkinson, 12 Reesjan Pasitoa, 11 Mac Grealy, 10 Alex Harford, 9 Henry Robertson, 8 Reed Prinsep, 7 Kane Koteka, 6 Will Harris, 5 Darcy Swain, 4 Jeremy Williams (captain), 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Ryan Coxon,

Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 Atu Moli, 18 Tiaan Tauakipulu, 19 Sam Carter, 20 Titi Nofoagatotoa, 21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 George Poolman

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Western Force

Western Force will be eager to impress as they search for a route into the playoffs. I am backing this game to be close with value on the visitors in the handicap market.

Western Force +9.5

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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