Moana Pasifika vs Reds Predictions - Reds to secure vital points in push for the play-offs

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Moana Pasifika have lost 11 straight games and sit last in Super Rugby.
Reds have won 3 of their 4 meetings with Moana, including last season by 20 points.
Reds are favoured to cover the -16.5 handicap in the upcoming match.

The Reds have a solid record against Moana Pasifika (Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika have endured a wretched season and are on a losing streak at home. The Reds must rediscover their form to keep their hopes of advancing to the play-offs alive, as they have stuttered in recent matches.

Reds have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
Reds have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Moana Pasifika.
Moana Pasifika have lost 6 consecutive home games.
Moana Pasifika lost to the Reds by 20 points last season.

Head to Head

The Reds have the advantage with three victories to one against Moana Pasifika in four meetings.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika succumbed to their sixth consecutive defeat at home recently, losing 50-17 to the Hurricanes after trailing 19-5 at the break.

Before that heavy defeat, the Pasifika had lost 35-19 to the Western Force, 50-21 to the Crusaders, 39-19 to the Highlanders, 62-17 to the Chiefs, and 45-19 to the Blues.

Moana are last in the Super Rugby table with four points from 12 matches.

Moana Pasifika have found the going tough in the league this season, losing their last 11 fixtures in a row, and they had no answer against the Reds last season, losing by 20 points.

Reds Form

The Reds dropped crucial points in their bid to reach the play-offs last weekend, losing 19-15 away to the Western Force after the score was 7-7 at half-time.

Before that result, the team from Queensland has contested five additional away matches this season. They defeated the Highlanders 31-14, the Waratahs 26-17, and lost 42-19 to the Western Force before beating the Crusaders.

The Reds are 6th in the Super Rugby standings with 28 points from 12 games.

The Queensland Reds have been struggling with their form lately; however, they have a golden opportunity to give their play-off aspirations a boost when they take on a hapless Moana Pasifika this weekend, having defeated their hosts in three of their four meetings.

Starting Line-ups

Moana Pasifika

Starting XV: Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Millennium Sanerivi, Atu Moli, Allan Craig, Veikoso Poloniati, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Augustine Pulu, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Israel Leota, William Havili

Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Abraham Pole, Paula Latu, Alefosio Aho, Dominic Ropeti, Siaosi Nginingini, Faletoi Peni, Tuna Tuitama

Reds

Starting XV: George Blake, Josh Nasser, Massimo De Lutiis, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, Carter Gordon, Tim Ryan, Filipo Daugunu, Josh Flook, Treyvon Pritchard, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Ben Volavola, Lachie Anderson

Verdict

Moana Pasifika v Reds

The Reds have better overall form for the match against Moana Pasifika and are tipped to cover the -16.5 handicap.

Reds -16.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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