Bay of Plenty vs Manawatu
Bay of Plenty will be keen to get back to winning ways when they host the winless Manawatu. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from disappointing losses in their last match. BOP were outplayed in their 34-15 loss to Tasman as their much vaunted attack failed to ignite despite having the likes of Leroy Carter and Emoni Narawa in their backline. They did however look much better in the second half when Lucas Cashmore replaced Kaleb Trask in the ten jersey. Manawatu will be wandering how they are still winless after taking a 19-0 lead in their last match only to lose 38-26 to Hawkes Bay.
TIP: The visitors will be looking for a much improved performance from their bench as they failed to score in the second half. They had plenty of possession but lacked the killer instinct to win the match. Bay of Plenty looked toothless in attack and struggled with the wet conditions. The good news for them is that no rain is predicted for this match so they can showcase their exciting brand of running rugby. The bookies have Bay of Plenty as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.06, Soccershop 1.06 and Bettabets 1.06
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Bay of Plenty vs Manawatu
- BOP have won the last three matches between the sides.
- The last time Manawatu beat BOP was in 2018.
Latest results for both teams
BOP lost 34-15 to Tasman in their last match while Manawatu lost 38-26 to Hawkes Bay in their last match.
PREDICTION
Bay of Plenty will be looking to their potent backline to torment the visitors often frail defence. Manawatu on the other hand will be hoping that the likes of Taniela Filimone and Pena Va’a can replicate the form they showed in the first half last time out. If the home side can get the likes of Narawa and Carter into space then the floodgates could open against a side who have defended very poorly all season. Bay of Plenty will be hoping that Kurt Ekland is fit again as they struggled to get their rolling maul moving without their star hooker. The home side has too many weapons across the park therefore I predict a Bay of Plenty win by more than 23 points.
Probable Starting
Bay of Plenty
15 Cole Forbes, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Willis Halaholo, 12 Emoni Narawa, 11 Codemeru Vai, 10 Kaleb Trask, 09 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 08 Nikora Broughton, 07 Joe Johnston, 06 Jacob Norris, 05 Justin Sangster, 04 Naito Ah Kuoi, 03 Benet Kumeroa, 02 Kurt Eklund, 01 Haereiti Hetet.
Manawatu
15 Drew Wild, 14 Taniela Filimone e, 13 James Tofa, 12 Jason Emery, 11 Pena Va’a, 10 Brett Cameron, 09 Jordi Viljoen, 08 Julian Goerke, 07 Johan Momsen, 06 TK Howden, 05 Stan vanden Hoven, 04 Lachlan Shaw, 03 Misinale Epenisa, 02 Raymond Tuputupu, 01 Joe Gavigan
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bay of Plenty victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.0
Soccershop 1.06
Bettabets 1.06
Odds comparison on the Bay of Plenty handicap:
The complete odds on the Bay of Plenty handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-21.5)
Soccershop 1.87 (-21.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-21.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Bay of Plenty outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-21.5), Soccershop 1.87 (-21.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-21.5)
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