Northland vs Auckland
Northland take on Auckland in the last match on the round at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei. Both teams are currently on seven points with just win this season although the visitors have played a game less. Northland are on a disappointing run of four consecutive losses and will be desperate to get that elusive win. They will be up against an Auckland team that will be full of confidence after picking up their first win of the campaign in dramatic circumstances when Caleb Tangitau scored with the last play of the match. Northland looked much better in the second half of their last match so they should take some confidence into this game.
TIP: The big news for Auckland is that two of the stars of the Blues successful Super Rugby campaign, Patrick Tuipulotu and Harry Plummer are selected for this match. Plummer in particular will make a massive difference as Auckland have struggled to find a flyhalf. Northland have stuck mainly to the team that played against Counties and these players will be given a chance to redeem themselves. The bookies have Auckland as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.35, SoccerShop 1.35 and Bettabets 1.35
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Northland vs Auckland
- Auckland have won the last ten matches against Northland.
Latest results for both teams
Northland lost 25-14 to Counties in their last match while Auckland beat North Harbour 36-32 in their last match.
PREDICTION
It is almost impossible to believe that Northland lost their last match if you look at that stats as they had over 60% of the possession and even more of the territory. Their inability to turn possession into points has been their problem all season. They will look to be more innovative as both their tries eventually came from tap moves led by their hooker Matt Moulds. Auckland will be delighted that their attack will have more cohesion with the inclusion of Plummer and so will their goal kicking option. The pack of the visitors coupled with their excellent backline that includes the likes of Bryce Heem and Zarn Sullivan will be too strong for the hosts. I am predicting an Auckland win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Northland
R. COBB 2. M. MOULDS 3. C. APOUA 4. L. HALLAM-EAMES 5. S. CAIRD 6. R. RUSH 7. M. MATICH 8. S. PARKER 9. L. MILO-HARRIS 10. R. REIHANA 11. H. MURRAY 12. T. LATU 13. C. EVANS 14. B. RUSH 15. J. TRAINOR
Auckland
T. TUIPULOTU 2. M. SANERIVI 3. A. TA’AVAO 4. P. TUIPULOTU 5. T. TUALIMA 6. C. CLARK 7. A. CHOAT 8. A. SEGNER 9. K. HAUITI-PARAPARA 10. H. PLUMMER 11. N. AH WONG 12. B. HEEM 13. X. TAELE 14. C. TANGITAU 15. Z. SULLIVAN
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Auckland victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.35
SoccerShop 1.35
Bettabets 1.35
Odds comparison on the Auckland handicap:
The complete odds on the Auckland handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-8.5)
Soccershop 1.87 (-8.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-8.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Auckland outright win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-8.5),Betway 1.87 (-8.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-8.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
Southland vs Canterbury
Tasman vs Wellington
Waikato vs Hawkes Bay
Lions vs Cheetahs
North Harbour vs Manawatu
Counties Manukau vs Otago
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