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Reds vs Blues Predictions - Reds to get back to winning ways at home
The Reds, having experienced a strong season, face a challenging match against the Blues. Despite two consecutive losses, the Reds remain a favorite, particularly due to the Blues' inconsistent form. The Blues, however, have improved recently with two wins in their last three games. Historically, the Blues have had the upper hand against the Reds, winning their last four head-to-head encounters. Key players from both sides will be crucial, and the match promises excitement as both teams push for advantageous positions in the standings.
- Reds have lost 2 in a row but are favored to win.
- Blues won their last 4 games against Reds, scoring big.
- Blues show recent improvement with 2 wins out of 3.
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Blues have won their last 4 matches against the Reds. (Getty Images)
Reds vs Blues Predictions
The Reds have enjoyed a good season but with two defeats on the bounce, it is threatening to unravel. The bookies have this as a close one with the handicap set at 1.5 points. The Blues’ inconsistency, however, makes them tough to rely on, so I am going with the Reds to win and cover.
- Reds vs Blues Predictions
- Head to Head
- Reds Form
- Reds Injuries & Team News
- Blues Form
- Blues Injuries & Team News
- Reds have lost their last 2 matches.
- Reds have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
- Blues have lost 6 of their last 9 matches.
- Blues have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Blues have won their last 4 matches against the Reds.
Head to Head
Blues have won their last four matches against the Reds, scoring 40+ points in the last three.
Reds Form
The Reds are enjoying a very strong season and currently find themselves fourth on the table. They are five points off the Brumbies in third but do have a game in hand.
The Reds started the season with two wins before losing away to the Crusaders. They bounced back to win three on the trot against the Waratahs, Highlanders and Western Force before going down to the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Last week the Reds suffered their first home loss as they went down 39-26 to the Brumbies.
Reds Injuries & Team News
15 Jock Campbell, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Dre Pakeho, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Tim Ryan, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Tate McDermott (captain), 8 Joe Brial, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Sef Fa’agase.
Replacements: 16 George Blake, 17 Alex Hodgman, 18 Massimo De Lutiis, 19 Angus Blyth, 20 Ryan Smith, 21 John Bryant, 22 Kalani Thomas, 23 Heremaia Murray
Blues Form
The Blues are having a very poor season as the defending champions as they try to hang onto eighth spot. They have won three and lost six games thus far.
A good run for the Auckland side can still see them climb the table with just six points separating them from fourth place. Recent weeks have seen an improvement for the Blues with two wins in their last three.
The Blues narrowly beat the Hurricanes 19-18 at home before easily seeing off Moana 36-17. Last weekend, the Blues could have won in Christchurch against the Crusaders but ended up losing 25-22.
Blues Injuries & Team News
15 Zarn Sullivan, 14 Cole Forbes, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 AJ Lam, 11 Mark Tele’a, 10 Harry Plummer, 9 Finlay Christie, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 7 Anton Segner, 6 Cam Christie, 5 Josh Beehre, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu (captain), 3 Angus Ta’avao, 2 Kurt Eklund, 1 Joshua Fusitu’a.
Replacements: 16 Ricky Riccitelli, 17 Mason Tupaea, 18 Hamdahn Tuipulotu, 19 Lachlan McWhannell, 20 Adrian Choat, 21 Adrian Choat, 22 Beauden Barrett, 23 Corey Evans
Verdict
The Reds are tipped to cover the -1.5 handicap at home.
Reds -1.5
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