Western Force vs Crusaders Predictions - Crusaders are backed to win away in Super Rugby clash
In the upcoming clash between the Force and the Crusaders, the latter are dominant favorites due to their superior form and head-to-head record. The Crusaders have won three of their last five away matches, recently defeating Moana Pasifika 50-21. Conversely, the Force have struggled at home, losing their last five matches, including a 24-14 defeat to the Chiefs. The expectation is for the Crusaders to triumph by more than 8.5 points, bolstered by their strong lineup, and continue their Super Rugby campaign from the fifth position with 18 points.
- Crusaders favored to win against Force with -8.5 handicap.
- Force have lost last 5 home matches; on a tough streak.
- Crusaders in strong form, winning 3 of the last 5 away games.
Crusaders backed in Perth (Getty Images)
Force vs Crusaders Predictions
Crusaders are favourites on the road, with an impressive head-to-head record. My best bet is the Crusaders to cover the -8.5 handicap on the road.
- Force vs Crusaders Predictions
- Head to Head
- Force Form
- Force Injuries & Team News
- Crusaders Form
- Crusaders Injuries & Team News
- Force have lost their last 5 home matches.
- Force have won 1 of their last 5 meetings against the Crusaders.
- Force come into this match on the back of a 24-14 loss against the Chiefs.
- Crusaders have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Crusaders come into this match on the back of a 50-21 win at Moana Pasifika.
Head to Head
Force have won one of their last five meetings against the Crusaders.
Force Form
Force have had a poor run of form at home, losing their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 24-14 loss against the Chiefs.
Their previous home results include losses against the Brumbies (33-14), the Waratahs (22-17), the Brumbies (56-24), and the Blues (42-32).
Force are currently 10th in Super Rugby with 10 points after eight matches.
Force Injuries & Team News
Starting line-up: 1 Tom Robertson, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 3 Misinale Epenisa, 4 Jeremy Williams (c), 5 Darcy Swain, 6 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 8 Vaiolini Ekuasi, 9 Henry Robertson, 10 Ben Donaldson, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 12 Bayley Kuenzle, 13 George Bridge, 14 Zac Lomax, 15 Mac Grealy.
Replacements: 16 Nic Dolly, 17 Sef Fa’agase, 18 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 19 Franco Molina, 20 Will Harris, 21 Nathan Hastie, 22 Hamish Stewart, 23 Kurtley Beale.
Crusaders Form
Crusaders have experienced a mixed run of form on the road, winning three of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 50-21 win at Moana Pasifika.
Their previous away results include a win at the Brumbies (33-31), a loss at the Highlanders (25-23), a win at the Chiefs (43-33), and a loss at the Blues (29-13).
Crusaders are currently fifth in Super Rugby, with 18 points after seven matches.
Crusaders Injuries & Team News
Starting line-up: 1 Finlay Brewis, 2 George Bell, 3 Seb Calder, 4 Tahlor Cahill, 5 Jamie Hannah, 6 Dom Gardiner, 7 Johnny Lee, 8 Christian Lio-Willie (c), 9 Louis Chapman, 10 Taha Kemara, 11 Macca Springer, 12 Dallas McLeod, 13 Leciester Fainga'anuku, 14 Chay Fihaki, 15 Johnny McNicholl.
Replacements: 16 Manumaua Leitu, 17 George Bower, 18 Kershawl Sykes-Martin, 19 Will Tucker, 20 Corey Kellow, 21 Noah Hotham, 22 Rivez Reihana, 23 Sevu Reece.
Verdict
Crusaders are backed to get over the line in Perth, winning by more than 8.5 points.
Crusaders -8.5
Handicap
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