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Waratahs vs Reds Betting Tips, Preview & Odds – Handicap win for Reds in Sydney

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 05 Aug 2020

Ralph Staniforth 05 Aug 2020

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Waratahs have lost by more than 5 points to the Reds twice in 2020
Tahs have been defeated in 9 of their 11 2020 Super Rugby games
Red-hot Reds have won 2 of their last 4 fixtures by more than 5 points

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The Waratahs tackle the Reds in a huge Super Rugby AU encounter at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Reds are eyeing second place and will be well up for the challenge having beaten the Waratahs twice this year already.

Waratahs Form & News

The Waratahs will be refreshed after their bye weekend. They are not completely out of the competition, but they need a win in this one.

The Tahs kicked off their Super Rugby AU season with a 32-26 defeat at the Reds before beating the Western Force 23-14 on home soil. Interestingly, their most complete performance came in the 24-23 defeat to the Brumbies a week later at home.

In their previous fixture, the Waratahs were handed a 29-10 lesson by the Rebels.

The Waratahs have a fully fit squad from which to pick. They should all be well rested after having a bye last weekend.

Reds Form & News

The Reds lost their first Super Rugby AU match last weekend, with the Brumbies winning 22-20. It was looking good for the Reds heading towards full-time, but a late Brumbies penalty crushed their hopes and dreams.

The Reds still occupy second on the log and will be eager to consolidate that position with a victory this weekend. They defeated the Waratahs at home 32-26 in the opening round of Super Rugby AU before they drew 18-18 against the Rebels. They have also beaten the Western Force 31-24 at home.

The Reds won’t make too many changes but Jordan Petaia could make his first start in the competition at centre. There is also talk of Tate McDermott coming in at scrum-half ahead of Scott Malolua.

Waratahs vs Reds Head to Head

The Waratahs have a 15-5 advantage over the Reds in their last 20 meetings.

The last time the sides met saw the Reds win 32-26 at Suncorp Stadium.

Waratahs vs Reds Odds

The Waratahs are available at 2.70, while the Reds are priced at 1.50 to claim the victory. A draw pays 23.00.

The handicap is set at 5 points.

Waratahs vs Reds Match Up

The Waratahs are not the best at set pieces and give away far too many penalties. This is where the Reds will look to work their opponents and milk everything they can.

Waratahs vs Reds Stats

Waratahs have lost by 6 and 19 points in 2 of their last 4 matches.
Waratahs have lost 9 of their last 11 matches.
Reds have covered the -5 handicap in their last 2 matches against the Waratahs.
Reds have covered the -5 handicap in their 2 victories in Super Rugby AU.

Waratahs vs Reds FAQ

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Where is the Waratahs vs Reds Super Rugby AU match being played?

The Waratahs vs Reds match is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia.

When is the Waratahs vs Reds Super Rugby AU match being played?

The Waratahs vs Reds match is being played on Saturday 8 August 2020 at 11:15 SAST.

What happened the last time these sides met?

The last time they met the Reds won 32-26 at the Suncorp Stadium.

Verdict

Waratahs v Reds

I'm backing the in-form Reds to smash the -5 handicap.

Reds -5 Handicap

Handicap

@1,91 - 4 Units

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

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