Force vs Reds Predictions - Reds to edge Force away in Super Rugby clash

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Reds have won 7 of last 9 vs Force.
Force lost last 4 home matches.
Recommendation: Back Reds to cover -2.5 handicap.

Reds to edge Force away in Super Rugby clash (Getty Images)

Force vs Reds Predictions

Reds are favourites away from home and have a strong recent record against the Force. My best bet is the Reds to cover the -2.5 handicap.

Force vs Reds Predictions
Head to Head
Force Form
Force Injuries & Team News
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News

Force have lost their last 4 home matches.
Force lost their last match 32-15 at the Brumbies.
Reds have won 7 of the 9 matches against the Force.
Reds have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

The Reds have won seven of the last nine meetings against the Force.

Force Form

The Force were beaten 32-15 by the Brumbies last weekend and have struggled for consistency this season.

The Force have been in poor form at home this season. They lost 22-17 to the Waratahs, 56-24 to the Brumbies, 42-32 to the Blues, and 24-14 to Chiefs.

The Force are currently 10th in Super Rugby, with 18 points from 11 matches.

Force Injuries & Team News

Starting line-up:

1 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3 Misinale Epenisa, 4 Jeremy Williams, 5 Darcy Swain, 6 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 8 Vaiolini Ekuasi, 9 Nathan Hastie, 10 Max Burey, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 12 Hamish Stewart, 13 George Bridge, 14 Zac Lomax, 15 Mac Grealy.

Replacements:

16 Nic Dolly, 17 Marley Pearce, 18 Sef Fa'agase, 19 Franco Molina, 20 Will Harris, 21 Agustin Moyano, 22 Bayley Kuenzle, 23 Kurtley Beale.

Reds Form

The Reds will be looking for an improved performance after dropping points in their match against the Chiefs last weekend, losing 31-21 at home.

The Reds have been inconsistent on the road this season. They lost 36-12 to the Waratahs before beating the Brumbies 34-31 and Fijian Drua 21-6. However defeats to to the Hurricanes (52-24) and Blues 36-33) highlight their inconsistency away from home.

Reds are currently sixth in Super Rugby, with 27 points after 11 matches.

The Reds are still well placed for a top-six finish despite last weekend's defeat.

Reds Injuries & Team News

Starting line-up:

1 George Blake, 2 Josh Nasser, 3 Massimo De Lutiis, 4 Hamish Muller, 5 Seru Uru, 6 Joe Brial, 7 John Bryant, 8 Harry Wilson, 9 Louis Werchon, 10 Carter Gordon, 11 Lachie Anderson, 12 Hunter Paisami, 13 Isaac Henry, 14 Tim Ryan, 15 Jock Campbell.

Replacements:

16 Matt Faessler, 17 Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Charlie Brosnan, 20 Vaiuta Latu, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Ben Volavola, 23 Treyvon Pritchard.

Verdict

Force v Reds

The Reds' strong recent record against the Force makes them favourites and are tipped to cover the -2.5 handicap away.

Reds -2.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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