Force vs Fijian Drua
The Western Force welcome the high flying Fijian Drua to Perth for this crucial Super Rugby encounter. Both teams come into this match with contrasting emotions as the Drua caused yet another major upset in their last match as they beat a full strength Hurricanes team in Suva while the Force were put to the sword in their 48-13 loss to the champions Crusaders. The home are known to show great resilience after a heavy defeat and will be looking for an all-round better performance in this match. The Drua will be hoping for more of the same from the team with their forward pack being particularly impressive.
TIP: The log table remains highly contested with the Drua in eight place while the Force is in 11th spot but a win for the home side will see them draw level with their opponents in this match. The Force have brought in a whole new front row for this match after they were demolished in the scrums by the Crusaders. The Fijians unsurprisingly have kept changes to a minimum for this match. The bookies have the Force as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.85, Gbets 1.85 and Hollywoodbets 1.83
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Force vs Fijian Drua
- The Force have won two of the three matches between the sides.
- The away team have won all three previous matches.
Latest results for both teams
The Force lost 48-13 to the Crusaders in the last match while the Drua beat the Hurricanes 27-24 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Force have proven to be a different beast when playing at home and will be looking for an instant bounce back after the mauling in Christchurch. The Drua were simply outstanding in their last match and will be looking to piece together two successive winning performances, something they have struggled to do this season. The home side has shown plenty of attacking intent this season with the likes of Chase Tiatia and Zach Kibirige making them a dangerous team especially on turnover ball. They will look to take on the Drua up front as the men from Fiji have at times been brittle in the set pieces. I am predicting a home win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Force
15 Chase Tiatia, 14 Zach Kibirige, 13 Sam Spink, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Manasa Mataele, 10 Max Burey, 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 8 Rahboni Vosayaco, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Michael Wells (c), 5 Ryan McCauley, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Angus Warner
Fijian Drua
15 Ilaisa Droasese, 14 Eroni Sau, 13 Iosefo Masi, 12 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 11 Taniela Rakuro, 10 Teti Tela, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Meli Derenalagi, 7 Vilive Miramira, 6 Joseva Tamani, 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 4 Jone Koroiduadua, 3 Samuela Tawake, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (c), 1 Haereiti Hetet
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Force victory are as follows:
Betway 1.85
Gbets 1.85
Hollywoodbets 1.83
Odds comparison on the Force handicap:
The complete odds on the Force handicap:
Betway 2.00 (-2.5)
Gbets 2.03 (-2.5)
Hollywoodbets 2.05 (-2.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Force outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 2.00 (-2.5), Gbets 2.03 (-2.5) and Hollywoodbets 2.05 (-2.5)
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