2025 NPC Semi-Finals Predictions & Tips
NPC semi-finals (Getty Images)
We have reached the 2025 NPC semi-final stage where the top four teams now fight it out for a place in the final next weekend. One semi-final will take place on Friday, 17 October and the other on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
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18 Oct 2025Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Predictions - Hawkes Bay to challenge Canterbury in NPC semi-final
- Canterbury holds a -7.5 handicap for the match.
- Canterbury's form has dipped, with only 2 wins in their last 4 matches.
- Hawkes Bay is in strong form, with 5 wins out of their last 6 games.
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14 Oct 2025Otago vs Bay of Plenty Predictions - Otago backed to reach NPC final
- Otago won 9 of their last 11 matches; favorites with a 1.5 handicap.
- Bay of Plenty unbeaten away, won last 4 matches; beat Otago 3 of 4 times.
- Predicted closely contested match; slight edge to Otago at home.
2025 NPC Semi-Final Fixtures
Friday, 17 October 2025
- Otago vs Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 18 October 2025
- Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay
