Waratahs vs Force
This Aussie derby sees the Waratahs welcome the Force to Leichhardt Oval. Both teams have the exact same record of two losses and a win in their three matches. The Waratahs lost a tight match away to the Brumbies in their last match while the Force were beaten at home by the Reds. These teams will be eager for points as another defeat could see them struggle to make the playoffs even at this early stage The Waratahs in particular will be under pressure as they have are playing at home and need to win.
TIP: The Force looked poor in their last match and have reacted by dropping Richard Kahui to the bench which is a strange decision as he was one of their best players in the last two matches. The Waratahs have stuck with mostly the same players from the last match where they performed admirably in defeat. The home team will be keen to play an expansive game as this suits them best. The bookies have the Waratahs as favourites and I also tip them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.63, Playabets 1.61 and Sunbet 1.61.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Waratahs vs Force
- The Force have won the last two matches against the Waratahs.
- The Waratahs had won the previous two matches against the Force.
Latest results for both teams
The Waratahs lost 27-20 against the Brumbies in their last match while the Force lost 29-16 against the Reds in their last match. .
PREDICTION
This match should be exciting as both teams have contrasting playing styles with the Force more conservative in attack while the Waratahs like to spread the ball out wide. The key man for the home team will again be Izaia Perese as he has been one of the stand out players in the competition this season. He always beats the first man and gets his team on the front foot. For the Force captain Feleti Kaitu’u will look to regain the form that made him a Wallaby last season and needs to lead from the front. The home team seems to have the stronger bench and that could be the deciding factor in this tight game. I predict a home win by eight points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Waratahs
15 Will Harrison, 14 Dylan Pietsch, 13 Izaia Perese, 12 Lalakai Foketi, 11 Alex Newsome, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Jake Gordon (c), 8 Will Harris, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Hugh Sinclair, 5 Max Douglas, 4 Jed Holloway, 3 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2 Dave Porecki, 1 Angus Bell
Force
15 Jake Strachan, 14 Toni Pulu, 13 Kyle Godwin, 12 Bayley Kuenzle, 11 Manasa Mataele, 10 Reesjan Pasitoa, 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 8 Tim Anstee, 7 Ollie Callan, 6 Fergus Lee-Warner, 5 Izack Rodda, 4 Jeremy Thrush, 3 Santiago Medrano, 2 Feleti Kaitu’u, 1 Tom Robertson
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Waratahs victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.63
Playabets 1.61
Sunbet 1.61
Odds comparison on the Waratahs handicap :
The complete odds on the Waratahs handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.90
Sunbet (-2.5) 1.88
Playabets (-2.5) 1.87
Predictions and Odds in details
The battle at scrum time could be very interesting as both teams have excellent front rows. The Waratahs props are among the best ball carrying props in the competition and regularly score tries. Captain Jake Gordon will be key to the Waratahs attack and if he has a good game then the home team will win. There are decent odds on the Waratahs win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better returns. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.90, Sunbet (-2.5) 1.88 and Playabets (-2.5) 1.87
Sports crazy fan that follows all major sport but the game with the oval ball is my real passion. Was an age level rugby coach and a huge supporter of the Springboks and diehard Liverpool man. I’m an experienced punter and sports writer whose predictions/tips are sure to stir up the emotions. I love the occasional wager on the underdog.
