Brumbies vs Blues
The Brumbies will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the last match against the Crusaders. They were missing Wallaby stars Noah Lolesio and Rob Valentini but that was no reason for their poor showing. They made numerous errors throughout the match and the Crusaders pounced on those mistakes. Lolesio is back for this match and he will make a big difference to their attack. The Blues had no such problems in their last match as they brushed aside the Reds. They have been very impressive in recent weeks and sit on top of the log with 50 points.
TIP: The Brumbies are the one Aussie side that can match the Blues physicality and if their forwards can gain parity or have an advantage over the Blues pack then they could cause an upset. It remains to be seen if the Blues are going to miss the services of the Ioane brothers as they are both out with injuries. The bookies have the Blues as favourites but I am tipping the Brumbies for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 2.60, Playabets 2.80 and Sunbet 2.75
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Brumbies vs Blues
- The Blues have four of the last five matches against the Brumbies.
- The Brumbies have won two of the last three matches in Canberra.
- The Blues won the last match between the sides 30-18.
Latest results for both teams
The Brumbies lost their last match against the Crusaders 37-26 while the Blues beat the Reds 53-26 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Brumbies need to win this match otherwise the gap between them and the Blues could be extended to over 10 points. The Blues on the other hand know that a win will see them host the matches in the playoffs. Beauden Barrett is finally showing the form that made him the best in the world and he is ably supported by a strong backline that includes Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Caleb Clarke. The Brumbies have been playing complete rugby this season with the forwards linking with the backs and provided Lolesio can ignite their backline they could win. I am predicting a home win by three points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Brumbies
15 Tom Banks, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Irae Simone, 11 Andy Muirhead, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Pete Samu, 7 Luke Reimer, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (c), 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Scott Sio
Blues
15 Stephen Perofeta, 14 Mark Telea, 13 Bryce Heem, 12 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Finlay Christie, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 7 Dalton Papalii (c), 6 Tom Robinson, 5 Sam Darry, 4 James Tucker, 3 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2 Kurt Eklund, 1 Alex Hodgman
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Brumbies victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 2.60
Playabets 2.80
Sunbet 2.75
Odds comparison on the Brumbies handicap :
The complete odds on the Brumbies handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+6.5) 1.91
Sunbet (+6.5) 1.89
Playabets (+6.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
Both teams score lots of tries from their lineout and the team that can better defend the rolling maul will come out on top. The Brumbies will be looking at their dangerous runners Tom Banks and Tom Wright to provide the counter attacking thrust from the back. The Blues will want to show that they can win away from home in this match. There are great odds on the Brumbies upset win but if you are looking for a safer bet then I suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+6.5) 1.91, Sunbet (+6.5) 1.89 and Playabets (+6.5) 1.81
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