Hurricanes vs Brumbies Predictions - Hurricanes to see off the Brumbies

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Hurricanes are on winning streak against the Brumbies at home.
Brumbies have been in solid away form this season..
Hurricanes are predicted to cover -14.5 handicap.

Hurricanes have won all their home matches this season (Getty Images)

The Hurricanes have won all their home matches in this edition of Super Rugby so far. The Brumbies have been recording victories on the road this season, but have struggled to beat the Hurricanes away in recent matchups.

Hurricanes have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures.
Hurricanes have won 7 consecutive home matches.
Hurricanes have won 4 consecutive home games against the Brumbies.
Brumbies have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Brumbies have won 3 of their last 5 matches against the Hurricanes.

Head to Head

The Brumbies have the advantage with 12 victories to eight against the Hurricanes in 20 meetings.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes fell short in their away match against the Chiefs last weekend, losing 22-17 in extra time after leading their hosts 12-3 at half-time.

The Hurricanes have been in great touch at home this season. They defeated Moana Pasifika 52-10, Western Force 31-23, the Reds 52-14, and the Blues 42-19.

The Hurricanes are 2nd in the Super Rugby table with 31 points from nine games.

The Hurricanes have been in excellent form at home this season, winning all their matches, but they cannot be complacent, as the Brumbies have been performing well on the road lately.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies rallied in the second half against Fijian Drua but lost 33-28 at home after trailing their opponents 22-7 at the break.

The Brumbies have travelled well this season. They defeated the Western Force 56-24, the Crusaders 50-24, and lost 42-27 to the Fijian Drua before beating the Highlanders 14-10.

The Brumbies are 4th in the Super Rugby standings with 25 points from nine matches.

The Brumbies have been in solid form away from home this season, but have not had much success away to the Hurricanes in recent encounters, losing four consecutive matches.

Team News

Hurricanes

Starting XV: Siale Lauaki, Raymond Tuputupu, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Ereatara Enari, Jove Rova, Josh Gray

Brumbies

Starting XV: James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

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