Brumbies vs Crusaders
The Brumbies will be looking for a rare win over the Crusaders when the teams meet in Canberra. The home side have lost the last 12 matches against the visitors but will never have a better opportunity to break that streak. The Brumbies are currently in third position with 39 points and will be looking to grab one of the two top spots so they can have a home semi if they get that far. The Crusaders are at last chance saloon as a defeat will rule them out of the playoffs. If ever they needed their big name players to step up, this is the match.
TIP: It’s almost impossible to believe that the Crusaders are in real danger of finishing last on the table especially of the Waratahs can pick up a win this round. The Brumbies have looked a well coached and settled team although they have some injury concerns at hooker and flying wing Corey Toole is also. The Crusaders will want to dominate the visitor’s up front so they can unleash their potent backline. The bookies have the Brumbies as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.40, SoccerShop 1.40 and Bettabets 1.41
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Brumbies vs Crusaders
- The Crusaders have won the last 12 matches between the sides.
- The last time the Brumbies beat the Crusaders was in 2009.
Latest results for both teams
The Brumbies beat the Waratahs 29-21 in their last match while the Crusaders lost 32-29 to the Highlanders in their last match.
PREDICTION
There is plenty of experience in the Crusaders team in the form of Sevu Reece,Codie Taylor and Joe Moody. They will need these players to spark the team that will confidence to the younger players in the squad. The Brumbies are also an experienced group of players and will want to attack the visitors from the onset and place them under even more pressure. Noah Lolesio has a big opportunity to stake his claim for a Wallaby starting place especially if he can guide his team around the park. The man that has been on fire for the home team is Tamati Tua as he always gets over the advantage line. I am predicting a Brumbies win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Brumbies
15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Tamati Tua, 11 Ollie Sapsford, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Nick Frost, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (c), 2 Connal McInerney, 1 James Slipper
Crusaders
15 Johnny McNicholl, 14 Chay Fihaki, 13 Jone Rova, 12 David Havili, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Fergus Burke, 9 Noah Hotham, 8 Christian Lio-Willie, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Cullen Grace, 5 Quinten Strange, 4 Antonio Shalfoon, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 1 Joe Moody
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Brumbies victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.40
SoccerShop 1.40
Bettabets 1.41
Odds comparison on the Brumbies handicap:
The complete odds on the Brumbies handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-7.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-7.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-7.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Brumbies outright win therefore we suggest backing the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-7.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (-7.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-7.5)
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