Moana Pasifika vs Blues Predictions - Blues too good for Moana Pasifika

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Blues have won 6 of the last 7 matches against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika are on a 9-game losing streak and bottom of the league.
Blues are predicted to cover the -28.5 handicap in this matchup.

The Blues have an excellent record against Moana Pasifika (Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika are on a lengthy losing streak and historically struggle against the Blues in Super Rugby. The Blues have had a solid season so far and have achieved success on the road during their current campaign.

Blues have won 6 of their last 7 fixtures.
Blues have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
Blues have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika have lost 9 consecutive fixtures.
Moana Pasifika have lost 4 consecutive home games.
Moana Pasifika have lost 2 of their last 3 home matches to the Blues.

Head to Head

The Blues have a commanding lead of six victories to one against Moana Pasifika in seven meetings.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika succumbed to their ninth consecutive defeat last weekend, losing 27-17 to the Highlanders away from home after leading 10-7 at the break.

Moana Pasifika are winless at home in the league this season. They lost 35-19 to the Western Force, 50-21 to the Crusaders, 39-19 to the Highlanders, and 62-17 to the Chiefs.

Moana Pasifika are last in the Super Rugby table with four points from ten matches.

Moana Pasifika continue to struggle this season, often losing their games, including four in a row at home, which is not ideal form to have when taking on the Blues this weekend.

Blues Form

The Blues left it late to see off the Reds last weekend, winning 36-33 after slotting a Super Point penalty in the 84th minute of the match after the score had been 33-33 at full-time.

The Blues have had some success away from home this season. They defeated the Western Force 42-33, lost 30-27 to the Brumbies, and beat the Waratahs 35-20 before losing 42-19 to the Hurricanes.

The Blues are third in the Super Rugby standings with 33 points from ten games.

The Blues will fancy their chances to secure all the points on offer when taking on a hapless Moana Pasifika, as their opponents are on a lengthy losing streak in the league, and they have won six of their last seven meetings.

Team News

Moana Pasifika

Starting XV: Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Tuna Tuitama, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, Glen Vaihu

Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Veikoso Poloniati, Dominic Ropeti, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tyler Pulini

Blues

Starting XV: Ben Ake, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Torian Barnes, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan

Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Flyn Yates, Josh Beehre, Terrell Peita, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, AJ Lam