North Harbour vs Waikato
North Harbour play host to Waikato in this round 3 clash in the Bunnings NPC. The home side will be desperate to get their first win after coming up short in their opening two matches. They have now lost four straight matches in the competition dating back to the end of last season. Waikato have a won one lost one record this season and will be looking for an improved performance despite their win over Counties. They made a number of basic errors and can consider themselves lucky that their opponents were not clinical enough.
TIP: The one man that will be feeling the pressure in the Harbour team is Tane Edmed. The Aussie flyhalf has looked out of place trying to adapt to the fast-paced playing style of his new team. They will be hoping that he can find his feet as Harbour have some of the most dangerous backline players. Waikato have the youngster Teha Kemara in the ten jersey and his battle with Edmed could decide the match. The bookies have North Harbour as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.75, Betway 1.75 and Bettabets 1.75
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
North Harbour vs Waikato
- Waikato have won two of the last three matches between the sides.
- The home side have won three of the last four matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
North Harbour lost 24-20 to the Bay of Plenty in their last match while Waikato beat Counties Manukau 26-20 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The home side need to get the ball to their All Black flyer Shaun Stevenson who has been very quiet in the opening two matches. If he be deadly given give the ball in space. One of the strengths of the Waikato team is their powerful centre combination of Bailyn Sullivan and Quinn Tupaea. If the pair can get over the advantage line with their carriers then the Harbour team will battle to win. The home side will be looking to Lotu Inisi to replicate his Super Rugby form as he was beating defenders for fun. The desperation and home ground advantage for Harbour makes me predict a home win by 7 points.
Probable Starting XVs
North Harbour
15 Shaun Stevenson, 14 Kade Banks, 13 Tom Barham, 12 James Little, 11 Sofai Maka, 10 Tane Edmed, 09 Bryn Hall, 08 Lotu Inisi, 07 Karl Ruzich, 06 Cameron Suafoa, 05 Cameron Christie, 04 Felix Kalapu, 03 Sione Mafileo, 02 Shilo Klein, 01 Tevita Langi
Waikato
15 Joshua Moorby, 14 Newton Tudreu, 13 Bailyn Sullivan, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Gideon Wrampling, 10 D’Angelo Leuila, 09 Xavier Roe, 08 Patrick McCarran, 07 Oli Mathis, 06 Malachi Wrampling-Alec, 05 Laghlan McWhannell, 04 James Tucker, 03 George Dyer, 02 Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, 01 Ollie Norris
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the North Harbour victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.75
Betway 1.75
Bettabets 1.75
Odds comparison on the North Harbour handicap:
The complete odds on the North Harbour handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-2.5)
Betway 1.87 (-2.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-2.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-2.5),Betway 1.87 (-2.5), Bettabets 1.89 (-2.5)
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