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Highlanders vs Chiefs Predictions - Highlanders backed to get close against table leaders
In the upcoming clash between the Highlanders and the Chiefs, the Chiefs are deemed strong favorites given their recent dominant performances, with a point difference of 214 and a top table position. However, the Highlanders have shown commendable spirit in their closely contested games this season, suggesting they might challenge the 12.5 point handicap favorably. With both teams having strategic advantages and constraints like player rest and final season ambitions, the match promises a tight contest filled with excitement and strategic gameplay.
- Chiefs favored, with a 12.5 point margin.
- Highlanders have shown resilience, losing closely.
- Chiefs top the table; Highlanders in last place.
Expired
Chiefs have won their last 6 matches against the Highlanders.(Getty Images)
Highlanders vs Chiefs Predictions
The Chiefs are big favourites with the handicap set at 12.5 points. However, based on last week’s impressive display, I fancy the Highlanders to get within that margin.
- Highlanders vs Chiefs Predictions
- Head to Head
- Highlanders Form
- Highlanders Injuries & Team News
- Chiefs Form
- Chiefs Injuries & Team News
- Highlanders have lost 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Chiefs have won 10 of their last 13 matches.
- Chiefs have won their last 6 matches against the Highlanders.
- Chiefs beat the Highlanders by 36 points earlier this season.
Head to Head
The Chiefs have won their last six matches against the Highlanders. Earlier this season, the Chiefs ran out 46-10 winners on home soil.
Highlanders Form
The Highlanders come into this final match of the season in last place on the table. They have won just three of their 13 games thus far and sit on 20 points.
The Dunedin outfit started the season well, losing their opener by one point before winning in rounds two and three. However, since then they have only achieved one victory.
That is not to say the Highlanders have been easy beats either, they have run some top teams very close in 2025, unfortunately the results just have not swung their way. Last weekend is a case in point as the Highlanders went down 15-12 to the Crusaders.
Highlanders Injuries & Team News
This is the Highlanders final game of the season, so expect a strong side to feature.
Chiefs Form
The Chiefs have been superb this season despite one or two blips along the way. They come into this game at the top of the table by one point. A victory is all they need to secure top spot.
With a points difference of 214, the Chiefs have no need to even push for a bonus point on Friday, victory alone will be enough. While the Hamilton-based outfit has lost three away fixtures this season, they did win their last game on the road against the Crusaders.
Last week, the Chiefs ran riot at home, thrashing Moana 85-7. That victory took their points difference well ahead of their competitors.
Chiefs Injuries & Team News
The Chiefs will want to secure top spot but may rest a couple key players with the knockouts starting next weekend.
Verdict
I am backing the Highlanders to cover the +12.5 handicap against the Chiefs in Dunedin.
Highlanders +12.5
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