Moana Pasifika vs Western Force Predictions - Moana Pasifika to see off the Western Force

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 25 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 25 Feb 2026

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Moana Pasifika won 4 of their last 6 home matches.
Western Force struggle to win on the road.
Moana Pasifika precited to cover the -2.5 handicap.

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Moana Pasifika have solid form at home Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika vs Western Force Predictions

Moana Pasifika vs Western Force Predictions
Head to Head
Moana Pasifika Form
Western Force Form
Team News

Moana Pasifika registered their first defeat of the season last weekend, but did win the opening fixture. Western Force have lost both their matches so far, although they have historically done well against Moana Pasifika in the past.

Moana Pasifika have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Moana Pasifika have won 4 of their last 6 home matches.
Western Force have lost 6 of their last 7 away games.
Western Force have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Moana Pasifika.

Head to Head

Western Force have the advantage with three victories to one against Moana Pasifika in four meetings.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika had no answer in the Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes last weekend, losing away 52-10 after trailing their hosts 24-5 at half-time.

Before that, Moana Pasifika won their opening league fixture, beating Fijian Drua 40-26 away from home.

Moana Pasifika were below par in their previous fixture, but they have been in solid form at home, winning four of their last six, giving them the edge over a Western Force side that has lost six of their last seven away matches.

Western Force Form

Western Force fell short in their Super Rugby match against the Blues last weekend, losing 42-32 at home after leading 17-14 at the break.

Before that result, Western Force also lost their season opener at home to the Brumbies 56-24.

Western Force will be aiming to secure their first win of the campaign when they travel to face Moana Pasifika, as they have lost both their matches so far, although they boast a solid record against their hosts.

Team News

Moana Pasifika

Tuna Tuitama and Patrick Pellegrini scored a try each against the Hurricanes last weekend.

Starting XV: Tito Tuipulotu, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Taumateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Solomon Alaimalo, Ngani Laumape, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Tevita Ofa, Glen Vaihu

Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Lolani Faleiva, Ola Tauelangi, Tupou Afungia, Melani Matavao, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Tevita Latu

Western Force

Harry Johnson-Holmes, Carlo Tizzano, Bayley Kuenzle, and Ben Donaldson scored a try each against the Blues last weekend.

Ben Donaldson landed three conversions and two penalties.

Starting XV: Tom Robertson, Nic Dolly, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Franco Molina, Darcy Swain, Jeremy Williams (c), Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Nathan Hastie, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, George Bridge, Darby Lancaster, Mac Grealy

Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Sef Fa'agase, Misinale Epenisa, Lopeti Faifua, Kane Koteka, Agustin Moyano, Max Burey, Kurtley Beale