Highlanders vs Brumbies Predictions - Brumbies to bounce back with an away win

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Brumbies are on a 5-match winning streak against the Highlanders.
Highlanders display inconsistent home form; 8th in Super Rugby standings.
Brumbies are predicted to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Brumbies are on a winning streak against the Highlanders (Getty Images)

The Highlanders are on a losing streak against the Brumbies, but have achieved some success at home this season. The Brumbies have lacked consistency lately, but have regularly defeated the Highlanders recently.

Brumbies have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Brumbies have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
Brumbies have won 5 consecutive matches against the Highlanders.
Highlanders have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Highlanders have won 2 of their last 5 home matches.
Highlanders have lost 2 consecutive matches against the Brumbies.

Head to Head

The Brumbies have the advantage with ten victories to seven against the Highlanders in 17 meetings.

Highlanders Form

The Highlanders returned to winning ways in their recent Super Rugby match against Moana Pasifika, winning 39-19 away from home after a dominant first-half display, leading 27-0 at the break.

The Highlanders have played four home matches this season. They defeated the Crusaders 25-23, lost 26-23 to the Chiefs, and beat the Western Force 39-31 before losing 50-7 to the Hurricanes.

The Highlanders are 8th in the Super Rugby table with 14 points from seven games.

The Highlanders have been prone to inconsistent performances at home during their current campaign, and they have lost five in a row to the Brumbies, including two in a row in their own backyard.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies fell short in their recent Super Rugby clash with rivals the Waratahs, losing 30-28 at home after trailing 21-14 at half-time.

The Brumbies have contested three away fixtures this season. They defeated the Western Force 56-24 and the Crusaders 50-24 away before losing 42-27 to the Fijian Drua.

The Brumbies are 4th in the Super Rugby standings with 20 points from seven matches.

The Brumbies have had success on their travels this season and have a proven track record against the Highlanders in recent match-ups, giving them the edge to come out on top.

Team News

Highlanders

Starting XV: Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kemaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Nic Shearer, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Jonah Lowe, Caleb Tangitau, Taine Robinson

Replacements: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma'u, Hugh Renton, Sean Withy, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasitoa, Taniela Tele'a

Brumbies

Starting XV: James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby MacPherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton

Verdict

Highlanders v Brumbies

The Brumbies have consistently achieved victories against the Highlanders in Super Rugby in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Brumbies +1.5

Handicap

@1.82 - 3 Units

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