Reds vs Hurricanes Predictions - Hurricanes to upset the odds on the road

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 23 May 2025

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Reds and Hurricanes vie for fourth place and home semi-final.
Reds' inconsistent form but strong home record at Suncorp Stadium.
Hurricanes recent resurgence, dominate Reds historically.

Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 14 fixtures against the Reds (Getty Images)

Reds vs Hurricanes Preview

This should be an epic clash between two sides fighting for fourth place. Two points separate the sides with the winner likely to secure a home semi. I am backing the Hurricanes to win it.

Reds vs Hurricanes Preview
Head to Head
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

Reds have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Reds have won 6 of their last 7 matches at the Suncorp Stadium.
Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 14 matches against the Reds.
Hurricanes have won their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Hurricanes have dominated this fixture, winning their last nine against the Reds and 13 of the last 14.

Reds Form

The Reds find themselves fourth on the table with two matches left to play. They have 32 points, two ahead of the Hurricanes, so this is a massive fixture for both sides.

Victory for the Reds will almost secure them fourth place ahead of the final round. However, the Queensland side has shown some inconsistency this season which could be a concern.

The last time the Reds were at home they put in a strong performance to beat the Blues 35-21. Since then, they have lost away to Fijian Drua, beaten the Waratahs in Sydney and last week lost 24-14 in Canberra to the Brumbies.

Reds Injuries & Team News

15 Jock Campbell, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Dre Paheko, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Tate McDermott (captain), 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Joe Brial, 5 Ryan Smith, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Sef Fa’agase.

Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 18 Trevor King, 19 Angus Blyth, 20 John Bryant, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Tim Ryan.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes will be doing whatever they can to get a result here. This result could push them into the top four, however, defeat could see them drop a place.

After a very strong 2024 season, much was expected of the Hurricanes in 2025. They have, however, been quite inconsistent throughout, but results have improved of late.

After the 17-all draw against the Western Force in mid-April, the Canes beat the Brumbies and Chiefs on successive weekends. That was followed by another win last week against the Highlanders.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

15 Callum Harkin, 14 Daniel Sinkinson, 13 Billy Proctor (co-captain), 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Fatafehi Fineanganofo, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Brad Shields (co-captain), 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 Zach Gallagher, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Asafo Aumua (co-captain),1 Xavier Numia.

Replacements: 16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Tevita Mafileo, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Hugo Plummer, 20 Devan Flanders, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Brett Cameron, 23 Bailyn Sullivan.

Verdict

Reds v Hurricanes

I am backing the Canes to upset the odds with a win over the Reds.

Hurricanes Win

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