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Western Force vs Rebels Betting Tips, Preview & Odds – Rebels to cover the handicap

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 30 Jul 2020

Ralph Staniforth 30 Jul 2020

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Western Force are winless after 3 Super Rugby AU games
Western Force went down 24-0 to the Brumbies in their last fixture
Rebels beat the Waratahs 29-10 last weekend

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The Western Force entertain the Rebels at the Leichhardt Oval in Super Rugby AU on Friday. The away side will be up for the challenge after an impressive showing last weeked, while the Force are still without a victory.

Western Force Form & News

The Western Force have been defeated in their opening three Super Rugby AU fixtures. That was expected given their time away from the top table of rugby.

They did impress against the Waratahs, however, going down 23-14 in Sydney on the opening weekend, before being defeated 31-24 by the Reds in their second fixture.

The Force were given a lesson in their last match against a dominant Brumbies side, who claimed a 24-0 victory in Sydney last weekend.

It is likely that the Force will freshen things up with week with Richard Kahui and Kyle Godwin likely to feature in the back-line while Tom Sheminant and Ollie Atkins could come into the front-row.

Rebels Form & News

The Rebels will be happy with their performance last weekend when they beat the Waratahs 29-10 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Rebels forwards were excellent in the match.

Before that win, the Rebels went down 31-23 to the Brumbies before drawing 18-18 away at the Reds. The Rebels know this is a great chance for them to grab a full-house of points, but they must show the plucky Force some respect.

The Rebels have no new injury concerns while young lock duo Trevor Hosea and Jordan Uelese are certain to keep their places after producing impressive displays against the Waratahs.

Western Force vs Rebels Head to Head

The Western Force and Rebels have both won two matches in their last four meetings. The last time they met was in July 2017, with the Force winning 31-22 in Perth.

Western Force vs Rebels Odds

The Western Force are available at 4.00 to win, while the Rebels are priced at 1.25. A draw pays 29.00.

The handicap is set at 10 points, with both teams paying 1.91 to cover it. In the winning margin market, the Rebels can be backed at 2.15 to win by 13+ points.

Western Force vs Rebels Match Up

The Western Force showed signs of fatigue in their match against the Brumbies, which will hand the Rebels a confidence boost. In their match, the Rebels were excellent and will be eager to put in a similar shift this weekend - especially their forwards, who will likely dominate again.

Western Force vs Rebels Stats

Western Force lost their last match by 24 points.
Western Force have lost all 3 of their Super Rugby AU matches.
Rebels covered the -10 handicap in 2 of their last 4 mathces.
Rebels beat the Waratahs 29-10 in their last match.

Western Force vs Rebels FAQ

Where can I watch Western Force vs Rebels live stream online?

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Where is the Western Force vs Rebels Super Rugby AU match being played?

The Western Force vs Rebels match is being played at the Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, Australia.

When is the Western Force vs Rebels Super Rugby AU match being played?

The Western Force vs Rebels match is being played on Friday, 31 July 2020, at 11:05 SAST.

What happened the last time these sides met?

The last time they played was in July 2017 where the Force won 31-22 in Perth.

Verdict

Western Force v Rebels

I'm tipping the Rebels to comfortably cover the -10 handicap against the Western Force.

Rebels -10 Handicap

Handicap

@1,91 - 5 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.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

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