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Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks Predictions - Wild Knights too good for the Urayasu D-Rocks

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Wild Knights beat the Urayasu D-Rocks twice last season.
Urayasu D-Rocks have lost 9 of their last 10 away games.
Wild Knights are predicted to cover the -20.5 handicap.

Wild Knights seldom lose at home (Getty Images)

Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks Predictions

Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks Predictions
Head to Head
Wild Knights Form
Urayasu D-Rocks Form
Team News

The Wild Knights recorded a league double over the Urayasu D-Rock last season and made a statement in their opening Japan Rugby League One match last weekend. Urayasu D-Rocks struggle to win their away games.

Wild Knights have won 2 of their 5 matches.
Wild Knights have won 5 of their last 6 home fixtures.
Wild Knights beat the Urayasu D-Rocks by 27 points at home last season.
Urayasu D-Rocks have lost 9 of their last 10 away games.
Urayasu D-Rocks have lost 4 consecutive times to the Wild Knights.

Head to Head

The Wild Knights have the advantage with two victories to none over the Urayasu D-Rocks.

Wild Knights Form

The Wild Knights produced a superb first half against Toshiba Brave Lupus last weekend, scoring four penalties and three converted tries to lead 33-0 at the break.

The Wild Knights added two penalties and a converted try in the second half to thrash Toshiba Brave Lupus 46-0 away from home.

The Wild Knights beat Kobe Steel 46-32, Toyota Verblitz 55-17, the Black Rams 27-21, and Tokyo Sungoliath 60-17 before losing 28-24 to the Kubota Spears in their last five home fixtures in the Japan Rugby League One.

The Wild Knights will fancy their chances of recording back-to-back victories after they crushed the defending JRLO champions in their previous match and beat the Urayasu D-Rocks by 27 points last season.

Urayasu D-Rocks Form

Urayasu D-Rocks trailed the Mitsubishi Dynaboars by a point at half-time after scoring two penalties and a converted try.

Urayasu D-Rocks crossed the try line twice in the second half to secure a narrow 27-24 home win over the Mitsubishi Dynaboars last weekend.

Urayasu D-Rocks have not had much success in their last five away fixtures in the Japan Rugby League One. They lost 40-35 to Tokyo Sungoliath and beat Honda 39-31 before losing 33-22 to the Canon Eagles, 62-52 to the Shizuoka Blue Revs, and 43-42 to Toyota Industries.

Urayasu D-Rocks have a tough assignment ahead, as they lost twice to the Wild Knights last season, with their opponents having won five of their last six home games.

Team News

Wild Knights

Captain Atsushi Sakate highlighted his team's work in the off-season for the comprehensive victory over Toshiba Brave Lupus: "I think what we did in the preseason and the preparation we've had over the past week was reflected well in the game. Each coach gave good instructions to the players, and they understood and prepared well."

Urayasu D-Rocks

Head Coach Graham Rowntree was pleased overall with his team's performance against the Mitsubishi Dynaboars: "It was a tough match, but the players fought hard and did their best. There were many areas where we were not perfect, and we struggled against the motivated Sagamihara Dynaboars' forwards and aerial battles, but overall I am satisfied that we were able to win."

Verdict

Wild Knights v Urayasu D-Rocks

The Wild Knights will have too much firepower for Urayasu D-Rocks and are tipped to cover the -20.5 handicap.

Wild Knights -20.5

Handicap

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