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

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2020

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Ralph Staniforth 12 Aug 2020

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Western Force have lost all 4 of their Super Rugby AU games
Waratahs beat the Force 23-14 at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier in campaign
Tahs scrum-half Jake Gordon scored a first half hat-trick last weekend

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The Western Force and Waratahs clash at the Cbus Super Stadium in Super Rugby AU on Friday. The Waratahs are back in the hunt for the title after a thumping win over the Reds last weekend.

Western Force Form & News

The Western Force are winless in four Super Rugby AU games so far. They have given a good account of themselves, but they lack the quality to get over the line and win.

In first match back at this level, the Force lost 23-14 to the Waratahs in Sydney. Since that result, they have lost 31-24 at the Reds, 24-0 against the Brumbies, and 25-20 against the Rebels.

The Force are unable to host games in Perth at the moment due to COVID-19. This situation is far from ideal and can to attributed to their results. They play away from Perth again this weekend.

The Western Force come into this match with no injury concerns. They had a bye last weekend which gave the players with niggles time to recover.

Waratahs Form & News

The Waratahs have had a really strange 2020. Their first win of Super Rugby AU came in a 23-14 victory over the Western Force in round two. They then showed fight in a 24-23 loss against a quality Brumbies side a few weeks ago.

Just when it seemed they had picked up their performances, they produced a horror show against the Rebels, losing 29-10 away from home. Last weekend, the Waratahs destroyed the Reds 45-12 in a rampant showin that no one saw coming, further adding to what has been a strange 2020 for them.

Lock Tom Staniforth was not 100% fit last weekend but should be back to take his place on the bench for this clash. Other than that the Waratahs have a clean bill of health.

Western Force vs Waratahs Head to Head

The Waratahs have a 10-6 advantage over the Western Force in their last 16 meetings.

The last clash between the sides was in round two of the 2020 Super Rugby AU. The Waratahs won 23-14 in Sydney.

Western Force vs Waratahs Odds

The Western Force are priced at 3.25, while the Waratahs are available at 1.36. A draw pays 26.00.

The handicap is set at 8 points.

Western Force vs Waratahs Match Up

The Waratahs have been decent at set pieces this campaign, so they will use that to target a Force side who struggle when put under pressure.

Western Force vs Waratahs Stats

Western Force have lost all 4 Super Rugby AU matches in 2020.
Waratahs covered the -8 handicap in their last match.
Waratahs covered the -8 handicap in their last match against the Force.
Waratahs’ Jake Gordon scored 3 tries in his last match.

Western Force vs Waratahs FAQ

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

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

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

The Western Force vs Waratahs match is being played at the Cbus Super Stadium in Australia.

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

The Western Force vs Waratahs match is being played on Friday 14 August 2020 at 11:05 SAST.

What happened the last time these sides met?

They last met in round two of 2020 Super Rugby AU where the Waratahs won 23-14 in Sydney.

Verdict

Western Force v Waratahs

I'm backing the Waratahs to cover the -8 handicap, while Tahs scrum-half Jake Gordon is worth a look at in the tryscoring market.

Waratahs -8 Handicap

Handicap

@1,90 - 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.

He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.