Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Predictions - Chiefs to add more misery upon Moana Pasifika

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Chiefs have a flawless 8-0 record against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika has lost six consecutive matches.
Chiefs are predicted to cover the -31.5 handicap.

Chiefs have never lost to Moana Pasifika (Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika have yet to beat the Chiefs in Super Rugby and are in a slump. The Chiefs have enjoyed success on the road this season and defeated Moana Pasifika earlier in their campaign.

Chiefs have won 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
Chiefs have won 3 of their last 4 away games.
Chiefs have won 8 consecutive matches against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika have lost 6 consecutive fixtures.
Moana Pasifika have lost 3 consecutive home games.
Moana Pasifika have lost 3 consecutive home matches to the Chiefs.

Head to Head

The Chiefs have a commanding lead of eight victories to none against Moana Pasifika.

Moana Pasifika lost 57-24 away to the Chiefs earlier this season.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika had no answer in their recent Super Rugby match against the Highlanders, losing 39-19 at home after trailing 27-0 at half-time.

Before that, Moana Pasifika contested two other home games. They lost 35-19 to the Western Force and 50-21 to the Crusaders.

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

Moana Pasifika have been struggling with their performances in recent outings, losing six in a row, and they have a poor record against the Chiefs, losing all their matches, including three consecutively at home.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs recorded their sixth consecutive victory in this edition of Super Rugby last weekend, beating the Waratahs 42-14 after leading 23-7 at the break.

The Chiefs have been in solid form away from home in the league this season. They defeated the Blues 19-15, the Highlanders 26-23, and lost 33-24 to the Brumbies before beating the Western Force 24-14.

The Chiefs are third in the Super Rugby standings with 22 points from seven games.

The Chiefs have played well on the road this season and will relish taking on Moana Pasifika, having won all eight of their meetings and usually by large margins.

Team News

Moana Pasifika

Starting XV: Malaki Hala-Ngatai, Millenium Sanerivi, Paula Latu, Tom Savage, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Niko Jones, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Glen Vaihu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, William Havili

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Atu Moli, Jimmy Tupou, Semisi Paea, Melani Matavao, Patrick Pellegrini, Tyler Pulini

Chiefs

Starting XV: Ollie Norris, Tyrone Thompson, Reuben O'Neill, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa'i (c), Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Kyren Taumoefolau, Quinn Tupaea, Kyle Brown, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling

Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, Sione Ahio, Fiti Sa, Luke Jacobson, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Jacomb, Reon Paul