2025 NPC Quarterfinals Predictions & Tips
NPC quarterfinal weekend (Getty Images)
We have reached the 2025 NPC quarterfinal stage where the top eight teams now fight it out for a place in the semi-finals next weekend. We have one game on Friday, 10 October, two on Saturday, 11 October and one on Sunday, 12 October.
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Hawkes Bay vs Taranaki Predictions - Upset on the cards in NPC quarterfinal
- Hawkes Bay won 4 of last 5 matches, favored to win.
- Taranaki strong head-to-head, winning last 4 vs. Hawkes Bay.
- Expect Taranaki to cover +2.5 points, potential upset.
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Bay of Plenty vs Tasman Predictions - Tasman to challenge in NPC quarterfinal
- Bay of Plenty are favorites, winning 5 of last 6 games.
- Tasman has lost 4 of last 5 games, but within 8 points.
- Tasman could cover the 7.5-point handicap vs Bay.
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09 Oct 2025Otago vs Waikato Predictions - Otago to book spot in NPC semi-final
- Otago expected to cover the -7.5 handicap in the semi-final.
- Otago has won their last 5 matches and performed well overall.
- Waikato showed inconsistency but managed 3 wins in their last 4 games.
2025 NPC Quarterfinal Fixtures
Friday, 10 October 2025
- Otago vs Waikato
Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Bay of Plenty vs Tasman
- Hawkes Bay vs Taranaki
Sunday, 12 October 2025
- Canterbury vs Counties Manukau
