With only 4 weeks left of the group stages in Super Rugby Pacific 2024, the race intensifies for quarter-finals spots and we take a look at the 4 matches taking place on Saturday.
The Blues are currently sitting as favourites to win the competition and are trading at 2.85. The Chiefs are just behind in the betting at 2.88 closely followed by the Hurricanes at 3.20.
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Blues v Hurricanes – Click here to bet
The Blues are currently second on the table, trailing the Hurricanes by one point. They have played 10 matches this season, winning nine and losing only one. Their most recent result was an 11-38 victory away against the Rebels in Melbourne.
The Hurricanes are at the top of the Super Rugby table with 42 points, having won nine of their 10 matches this season. They have secured one more bonus point than the Blues, putting them in the lead. Last Friday, they hosted the Waratahs and secured a solid 41-12 win.
The two sides last faced off in March, with the Hurricanes winning 29-21 at home.
The Blues are the favourites to win the upcoming match, currently trading at odds of 1.75, while the Hurricanes are at 2.35. The handicap at the time of writing is Blues [-2.5] at 1.91.
Although the Hurricanes won their last encounter, the Blues, eager for revenge and a home final, are expected to be too strong for the Hurricanes.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Blues [-2.5] at 1.91.
Highlanders v Crusaders – Click here to bet
The Highlanders are currently seventh on the table and aim to remain in the top eight to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. They have won four of their ten matches this season, with their most recent victory being a 17-28 win against Moana Pasifika away from home.
The Crusaders, positioned tenth, are making a late push for the top eight after winning only two of their ten matches this season. Last Saturday, they hosted the Reds and lost the match 28-33.
Although the Crusaders dominated the last encounter between the two teams with a 52-15 victory at home, they have a different roster and coach this year and have not been performing well.
Despite their recent struggles, the Crusaders are the favourites to win the upcoming match, with odds of 1.44, while the Highlanders are at 3.25. The current handicap is Highlanders [+6.5] at 1.95.
Playing at home and being in better form recently, the Highlanders have a strong chance to secure a win this Saturday.
Suggested Bet: Highlanders to win at 3.25.
Waratahs v Brumbies – Click here to bet
The Waratahs are currently ranked 11th on the table after winning only two of their ten matches this season. They travelled to face the Highlanders last Friday and suffered a 41-12 defeat.
Conversely, the Brumbies are in a strong third-place position, having won eight of their ten matches this season. They are comfortably poised to qualify for a home quarter final. Their most recent victory was a 28-20 win against Fijian Drua at home.
In their last meeting, the Brumbies secured a 25-31 victory away from home.
The Brumbies are the favourites for the upcoming match, with betting odds at 1.30, while the Waratahs are at 4.30. The handicap currently stands at Brumbies [-9.5] at 1.91.
Given their form, the Brumbies are expected to overpower the Waratahs and win the match comfortably.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Brumbies [-9.5] at 1.91.
Western Force v Fijian Drua – Click here to bet
The Force are currently at the bottom of the Super Rugby table, having won only two of their ten matches this season. Their most recent outing was a 56-7 defeat away to the Chiefs.
Fijian Drua are in eighth place and aiming to secure their quarter-final position with four matches remaining. They have secured four wins this season, with their latest result being a 28-20 loss to the Brumbies on the road.
In their previous encounter, the Force secured a 34-14 victory at home.
The upcoming match is tightly contested, making it difficult to predict a clear winner; consequently, both teams have equal odds of 2.00.
Being at home, the Force may have the slight advantage they need to clinch the victory.
Suggested Bet: Western Force to win at 2.00.
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