Western Force vs Reds Betting Tips, Preview & Odds – Big win for Reds on the cards

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 19 Aug 2020

Ralph Staniforth 19 Aug 2020

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Force have lost all of their Super Rugby AU games this season
Lockdown measures mean Force play this home match in Reds territory
Reds can go top of Super Rugby AU table with a big win

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The Reds visit the Cbus Stadium to tackle the Western Force in a Super Rugby AU fixture on Friday. This is a Force home match, but due to Perth’s current lockdown measures, the game is being contested in Queensland – the Reds' home.

Western Force Form & News

The Western Force started Super Rugby really well in terms of effort and performances, but it has all gone downhill of late.

The Force sit rock bottom with just two points, one of which was gained by losing 31-24 to the Reds in round 3 of the competition.

Since then, they have been beaten 24-0 by the Brumbies, 25-20 by the Rebels, and last week the Force crashed to a poor 28-8 loss to the Waratahs.

Veteran scrum-half Nick Frisby should come in for Ian Prior while Chris Heiberg, Johan Bardoul and Ollie Atkins will all be pushing to get a start.

Reds Form & News

A convincing win for the Reds in this clash will see them jump to the summit of the Super Rugby AU table. The Queensland-based franchise have won three of their six fixtures, with one draw and two losses.

Last week, the Reds fought hard to beat the Rebels 19-3 at home. The performance was impressive considering their total collapse when they went down 45-12 at the Waratahs last week.

The Reds are likely to continue with Jordan Petaia on the win after he made his comeback last weekend. Full-back Bryce Hegarty will have to settle for a spot on the bench after the Reds back-line impressed in his absence last week.

Western Force vs Reds Head to Head

The Western Force have a 3-2 advantage over the Reds in their last five Super Rugby meetings.

Earlier this season, the Reds came out on top 31-24 in Brisbane.

Western Force vs Reds Odds

The Western Force are available at 4.50 to win, while the Reds are priced at 1.22. A draw pays 34.00.

The handicap market is set at 11 points.

Western Force vs Reds Match Up

The Reds dominated set-pieces in the reverse fixture - and are expected to do the same again. The Force appear to be low on confidence, so the Reds will be relishing this encounter.

Western Force vs Reds Stats

Western Force have lost 2 of their last 3 matches by 24 & 20 points.
Western Force have lost all 5 Super Rugby AU matches in 2020.
Western Force have only managed 66 points in 5 matches this season.
Reds covered the -11 handicap in their last Super Rugby AU match.
Reds are 2nd on the Super Rugby AU table.
Reds have the 2nd best attack in Super Rugby AU.

Western Force vs Reds FAQ

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

Check out our online streaming calendar for the Western Force vs Reds live stream.

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

The Western Force vs Reds match is being played at the Cbus Stadium in Queensland, Australia.

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

The Western Force vs Reds match is being played on Friday 21 August 2020 at 11:05 SAST.

What happened the last time the Western Force and Reds met?

When they met earlier this season it was the Reds who came out on top 31-24 in Brisbane.

Verdict

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I'm backing the Reds to cover the -11 handicap and go top of the table.

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