North Harbour vs Canterbury
North Harbour play host to Canterbury in their first home game of the season. The home team will be determined not to lose their opening two matches after their narrow 25-23 loss away to Hawkes Bay in their opener. The visitors had no such problems as they brushed aside Northlands 43-11. Canterbury initially struggled in the first half and only led by 8 points at the break but their powerful pack dominated the second half.
North Harbour were missing many first team regulars but still they got within two points of victory. They will be keen to break a run of eight consecutive losses against their opponents in this match.
TIP: The home team will be hoping that some of the players that missed the first match would have recovered from their various injuries. The one player that will be back is newly capped All Black Shaun Stevenson who will have a point to prove after missing out on World Cup selection. Canterbury welcome back another All Black debutant in Dallas McLeod for this match. The bookies have Canterbury as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.33, Gbets 1.34 and Hollywoodbets 1.34
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
North Harbour vs Canterbury
- Canterbury have won the last eight matches against North Harbour
- The last time Harbour won this fixture was back in 2014.
Latest results for both teams
North Harbour lost 23-21 to Hawkes Bay in their last match while Canterbury won 43-11 against Northlands in their last match.
PREDICTION
North Harbour looked very good with ball in hand in the last match but struggled in the scrums and the lineouts. They will do well to avoid too many set pieces as Canterbury were exceptional in the scrums. The power of the Canterbury pack proved too much for Northlands who were forced to surrender. The player that impressed the most was replacement winger Murray who was in superb form as he scored two tries and beat several defenders on his senior debut. The home side also have an exciting talent in Kade Banks who impressed in the season opener. I predict a Canterbury win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs (TBC)
North Harbour
Canterbury
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Canterbury victory are as follows:
Betway 1.33
Gbets 1.34
Hollywoodbets 1.34
Odds comparison on the North Harbour handicap:
The complete odds on the North Harbour handicap:
Betway 1.90 (+9.5)
Gbets 1.87 (+9.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+9.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Tasman 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 1.90 (+9.5), Gbets 1.87 (+9.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+9.5)
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