Hurricanes vs Chiefs Predictions - Hurricanes backed to edge the Chiefs at home in a tightly contested Super Rugby final clash
The Hurricanes, after an emphatic 57-21 semi-final win over the Blues, are favorites against the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final. Their outstanding home record—12 consecutive wins at Sky Stadium—and being top of the league standings strengthen their case to cover the -5.5 handicap. Both teams enter the final in strong form, but the Hurricanes’ attacking prowess and home advantage tip predictions in their favor. The Chiefs, led by Damian McKenzie, also boast impressive recent wins, making for an exciting showdown.
- Hurricanes have won 12 straight home games and top the standings.
- Hurricanes favored to cover -5.5 handicap against Chiefs.
- Both teams in strong form after dominant semi-final wins.
Hurricanes backed to edge the Chiefs at home in a tightly contested Super Rugby final clash (Getty Images)
Hurricanes vs Chiefs Predictions
Hurricanes are favourites, thanks to their strong home form. My best bet is the Hurricanes to cover the -5.5 handicap.
- Hurricanes vs Chiefs Predictions
- Head to Head
- Hurricanes Form
- Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
- Chiefs Form
- Chiefs Injuries & Team News
- Hurricanes have won 12 consecutive home matches.
- Hurricanes have won 3 of the last 6 matches against the Chiefs.
- Hurricanes beat the Blues 57-21 in the semi-final.
- Chiefs have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Chiefs beat Crusaders 49-12 in the semi-final.
Head to Head
Hurricanes have won three of their last six matches against the Chiefs.
Hurricanes Form
The Hurricanes defeated the Blues 57-21 in the Super Rugby semi-final. Despite a closely contested first half where the Blues held their own, the Hurricanes exploded in the second half, scoring six tries to advance to the final.
The Canes have been outstanding at home this season, with recent victories against the Blues 42-19, the Brumbies 45-12, the Crusaders 38-21, the Highlanders 45-28, and the Brumbies 66-12.
The Hurricanes will be confident of progressing past the Chiefs in the final, having won 12 consecutive home games at Sky Stadium this season.
The Hurricanes topped the regular-season standings with 55 points from 14 matches.
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
The victory against the Blues marked the first time a team has scored 100 tries in a single Super Rugby season.
Starting XV:
1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 4 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Devan Flanders, 7 Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-capt.), 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett (co-capt.), 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Josh Moorby, 15 Callum Harkin.
Replacements:
16 Jacob Devery, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Brad Shields, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ere Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.
Chiefs Form
The Chiefs beat the Crusaders 49-12 in the semi-final at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. The Chiefs dominated the defending champions in the first half, taking a 42-5 lead at the break before advancing to the final.
The side from Hamilton has been in excellent form this season. Before their last match, they beat Moana Pasifika 62-17, the Hurricanes 22-17, Fijian Drua 42-22, the Reds 31-21, the Highlanders 42-12, lost to the Crusaders 36-32, and beat the Blues 59-34 and the Reds 46-24.
The Chiefs finished second in the Super Rugby regular-season standings, with 51 points from 14 matches.
Fly-half Damian McKenzie was the standout performer in the semi-final against the Crusaders.
Chiefs Injuries & Team News
Starting XV:
1 Ollie Norris, 2 Samisoni Taukei'aho, 3 Sione Ahio, 4 Josh Lord, 5 Tupou Vaa'i, 6 Samipeni Finau, 7 Luke Jacobson, 8 Simon Parker, 9 Cortez Ratima, 10Damian McKenzie, 11 Kyren Taumoefolau, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 13 Kyle Brown, 14 Leroy Carter, 15 Liam Coombes-Fabling.
Replacements:
16 Brodie McAlister, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 George Dyer, 19 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Josh Jacomb, 23 Reon Paul.
Verdict
Hurricanes are favourites, thanks to their strong home form, and are tipped to cover -5.5 handicap.
Hurricanes -5.5
Handicap
@1.91 - 3 Units
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