Home
Rugby

Urayasu D-Rocks vs Toyota Shuttles Predictions - Urayasu to beat Toyota Shuttles in their second-leg relegation playoff clash

Brad Newcomb

Editor

Last updated: 29 May 2025

Add to Calendar

Brad Newcomb 29 May 2025

Share this article

Urayasu D-Rocks have never lost at home to Toyota Shuttles.
Toyota Shuttles recently achieved their first win against the D-Rocks.
Key players: Samu Kerevi, Otere Black for D-Rocks; Hiroaki Saito, Freddie Burns for Shuttles.

Urayasu D-Rocks have lost once to the Toyota Shuttles in seven meetings (Getty Images)

Urayasu D-Rocks vs Toyota Shuttles Predictions

Urayasu D-Rocks vs Toyota Shuttles Predictions
Head to Head
Urayasu D-Rocks Form
Urayasu D-Rocks Team News & Injuries
Toyota Shuttles Form
Toyota Shuttles Team News & Injuries

The Urayasu D-Rocks came up short in the first leg but have an outstanding record against the Toyota Shuttles at home. The Toyota Shuttles registered their first-ever victory against their opponents but have yet to beat them away.

Urayasu D-Rocks have lost 6 of their last 7 matches.
Urayasu D-Rocks have lost 5 of their last 6 home games.
Urayasu D-Rocks have beaten Toyota Shuttles 4 consecutive times at home.
Toyota Shuttles have won 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Toyota shuttles have lost 6 of their 7 matches against Urayasu D-Rocks.

Head to Head

The Urayasu D-Rocks have a commanding lead of six victories to one against the Toyota Shuttles in seven meetings.

The Urayasu D-Rocks lost 43-42 to Toyota Shuttles in the first leg of their recent Japan Rugby League One playoff match.

Urayasu D-Rocks Form

The Urayasu D-Rocks produced a solid first-half display in their playoff relegation game against the Toyota Shuttles last weekend, scoring four converted tries to lead 28-19 at the break.

The D-Rocks added two converted tries in the second half and were on course to beat Toyota Shuttles before their opponents scored a very late converted try to lose 43-42 away from home.

Urayasu lost 33-22 to the Kubota Spears, 54-26 to the Wild Knights, 33-20 to Kobe Steel, 61-19 to Toshiba Brave Lupus before beating the Mitsubishi Dynaboars 34-21 in their last five home fixtures.

The Urayasu D-Rocks finished last in the Japan Rugby League One Conference A table with 14 points from 18 matches.

Despite the Urayasu D-Rocks' poor home form, they have never lost to Toyota Shuttles at their stadium, winning four in a row, which gives them the edge needed to secure victory in the return leg and remain in the Japan Rugby League One next season.

Urayasu D-Rocks Team News & Injuries

Samu Kerevi scored a brace against Toyota Shuttles last weekend, registering his 12th campaign try.

Lourens Erasmus, Kai Ishii, Nathan Hughes, and Israel Folau scored a try each.

Otere Black slotted six conversions in the match, taking his tally to 89 points this season.

Toyota Shuttles Form

Toyota Industries Shuttles scored three tries and two conversions in the first against Urayasu D-Rocks last weekend but went into halftime trailing 28-19.

Toyota Shuttles added three converted tries and a penalty in the second half to secure a narrow 43-32 home win against the Urayasu D-Rocks in their Japan Rugby League One first-leg relegation playoff match.

The Toyota Shuttles beat the Shimizu Blue Sharks 47-15, the Red Hurricanes 21-7, the Kamaishi Seawaves 40-23, and lost to the Green Rockets 15-8 before defeating the Hino Red Dolphins 61-24 in their last five away fixtures.

Toyota Industries Shuttles won the Japan Rugby League One second division this season with 52 points from 14 games.

The Toyota Shuttles did just enough to win their first-leg relegation playoff match against the Urayasu D-Rocks, but will find the going tough in the return leg, as they have lost six of their seven encounters against their hosts.

Toyota Shuttles Team News & Injuries

Hiroaki Saito scored a brace against Urayasu D-Rocks last weekend.

Taleni Seu, Go Nakano, and Isileli Manu contributed a try each.

Chance Peni dotted down over the try line once, taking his tally to ten tries for this campaign.

Freddie Burns kicked five conversions and a penalty in the match, taking his tally to 185 points, including 11 tries for the season.

Verdict

Urayasu D-Rocks v Toyota Shuttles

The Urayasu D-Rocks have an impressive record against the Toyota Shuttles at home and are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap in their second-leg relegation playoff clash.

Urayasu D-Rocks -5.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

Up to R3,000 + 300 Spins

3 Deposit Bonuses

Earn up to R3,000 in bonus funds PLUS 300 Free Spins, on your first three deposits. To get started, register and make a First Deposit *Min R10 and get 100% free up to R1,000 plus 100 free slot spins. | T&Cs apply.

Bet at Sportingbet SA