Hurricanes vs Reds Predictions - Hurricanes to win at home in a Super Rugby clash
The Hurricanes are anticipated to maintain their formidable form at home against the Reds, with a strong head-to-head record suggesting they will cover the -13.5 handicap. Hurricanes have won their last five home matches and all previous encounters with the Reds. Although the Reds come into the game with a recent victory, their record in New Zealand remains a challenge. With a starting lineup featuring key players like Jordie Barrett and Ruben Love, the Hurricanes are well-positioned to extend their winning streak.
- Hurricanes in great form, unbeaten at home in last 5 games.
- Reds struggle historically in New Zealand against Hurricanes.
- Prediction: Hurricanes to cover -13.5 handicap.
Hurricanes backed to dominate home clash against Reds (Getty Images)
Hurricanes vs Reds Predictions
Hurricanes are strong favourites at home with an unbeaten home win and head-to-head record. My best bet is the Hurricanes to cover the -13.5 handicap.
- Hurricanes vs Reds Predictions
- Head to Head
- Hurricanes Form
- Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
- Reds Form
- Reds Injuries & Team News
- Hurricanes have won their last 5 home matches.
- Hurricanes have won their last 5 meetings against the Reds.
- Hurricanes come into this match off the back of a 31-23 home win against the Force.
- Reds have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Reds come into this match off the back of a 21-6 win at Fijian Drua.
Head to Head
Hurricanes have won their last five meetings against the Reds.
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes have been in impressive form at home, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 31-23 win against the Force.
Their previous home results include wins against the Chiefs (35-17), the Highlanders (24-20), Moana Pasifika (64-12), and Moana Pasifika (52-10).
Hurricanes are currently first in Super Rugby with 20 points after five matches.
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
Starting line-up: 1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 4 Caleb Delany, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Devan Flanders, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (c), 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Bailyn Sullivan, 15 Josh Moorby.
Replacements: Vernon Bason, Siale Lauaki, Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Jone Rova.
Reds Form
The Reds have experienced a mixed run of form on the road, losing three of their last five away matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 21-6 win at Fijian Drua. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (fly-half) put in a brilliant performance against Fijian Drua.
Their previous away results include losses at the Brumbies (24-14), the Crusaders (32-12), and the Waratahs (36-12), followed by a win at the Brumbies (34-31).
The Reds are currently fourth in Super Rugby, with 18 points after five matches.
Reds Injuries & Team News
Starting line-up: 1 Aidan Ross, 2 Josh Nasser, 3 Nick Bloomfield, 4 Seru Uru, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6 Joe Brial, 7 Fraser McReight (c), 8 Harry Wilson, 9 Louis Werchon, 10 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 11 Tim Ryan, 12 Hunter Paisami, 13 Isaac Henry, 14 Filipo Daugunu, 15 Jock Campbell.
Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Treyvon Pritchard.
Verdict
Both sides are in good form, but the Reds have historically struggled in New Zealand, and the Hurricanes are looking superb at home. I am backing the hosts to cover -13.5.
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