Force vs Chiefs
The Force face the Chiefs in Perth in this crucial final round Super Rugby encounter. The home team are currently in ninth place, just one spot and one point outside the playoff positions. The visitors have no such problems as they are comfortably placed at the top of the log and can’t be caught even if they lose.
They have decided to rest some of their key individuals for this match and in the process they may be throwing the Force a lifeline. The home side will fancy their chances but will need a vast improvement on their last match where they were thrashed 52-14 by the Rebels.
TIP: The Chiefs have rested Captain Sam Cane and Brodie Retalick in the forwards pack and have also given playmaker Damian Mckenzie and winger Eroni Narawa the week off. This is very significant as it’s the first match that Mckenzie will miss a match this season. The Force have virtually a full strength team with the only change coming at halfback where Gareth Simpson comes in for the live wire Issak Fines-Leleiwasa. The bookies have the Chiefs as favourites but I’m tipping the Force for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 2.30, Gbets 2.35 and Hollywoodbets 2.30
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Force vs Chiefs
- The Chiefs have won the last five matches against the Force.
- The last time the Force beat the Chiefs was in 2014.
Latest results for both teams
The Force lost 52-14 to the Rebels in their last match while the Chiefs beat the Brumbies 31-21 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Force have shown that they are extremely difficult to beat at home especially if they can get a good start. They have constantly been trailing by large margins in most matches which has resulted in them playing catch up rugby. The Chiefs are weakened in the pack and the backline so they could be vulnerable especially if the Force can keep ball in hand and constantly run at them. The home team will need to bring in their wingers more in the game as this is an area of strength for them. The desperation of the Force makes me predict a home win by 3 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Force
15 Chase Tiatia, 14 Zach Kibirige, 13 Sam Spink, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Manasa Mataele, 10 Max Burey, 9 Gareth Simpson, 8 Rahboni Vosayaco, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Michael Wells (c), 5 Izack Rodda, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Santiago Medrano, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Angus Warner
Chiefs
15 Shaun Stevenson, 14 Liam Coombes-Fabling, 13 Alex Nankivell, 12 Anton Lienert-Brown, 11 Etene Nanai-Seturo, 10 Rameka Pohipi, 9 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 8 Samipeni Finau, 7 Simon Parker, 6 Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Laghlan McWhannell, 3 John Ryan, 2 Tyrone Thompson, 1 Ollie Norris
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Force victory are as follows:
Betway 2.30
Gbets 2.35
Hollywoodbets 2.30
Odds comparison on the Force handicap:
The complete odds on the Force handicap:
Betway 1.90 (+2.5)
Gbets 1.87 (+2.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+2.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are great returns on the Force upset win but if you looking for a safety bet then I suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (+2.5), Gbets 1.87 (+2.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+2.5)
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