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Black Rams vs Shizuoka Blue Revs Predictions - Black Rams to falter at home against Blue Revs

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  • Shizuoka Blue Revs have a strong record, winning 4 of their last 6 games.
  • The Black Rams are on a four-game losing streak and struggling at home.
  • Shizuoka is favored to cover a -4.5 handicap and continue their successful season.
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Shizuoka Blue Revs backed for away win in Japan Rugby League One (Getty Images)

Black Rams vs Shizuoka Blue Revs Preview


The Black Rams are on a losing streak in the Japan Rugby League One and have struggled to beat the Blue Revs lately. Shizuoka have enjoyed regular success against the Black Rams in recent seasons.
  • Black Rams vs Shizuoka Blue Revs Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Black Rams Form 
  • Black Rams Team News & Injuries
  • Shizuoka Blue Revs Form
  • Shizuoka Blue Revs Team News & Injuries

  • Shizuoka Blue Revs have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures.
  • Shizuoka Blue Revs have won 3 of their 4 matches against the Black Rams.
  • Black Rams have lost 4 successive games. 
  • Black Rams have lost 3 of their last 4 home fixtures against Shizuoka Blue Revs.

Head to Head


Shizuoka Blue Revs have the advantage with seven victories to three over the Black Rams in ten meetings. 

Black Rams Form 


The Black Rams had no answer in the first half against Kobe Steel last weekend, going into halftime trailing 21-8 after conceding three converted tries. 

The Black Rams conceded another three tries, a conversion and a penalty in the second half to lose 44-15 against Kobe Steel away from home. 

The Black Rams have played two matches on their home patch in Japan Rugby League One this season. They won 33-32 against Tokyo Sungoliath and lost 39-16 to the Wild Knights. 

The Blacks are last in the Conference B table with five points from six matches.

The Black Rams have been struggling lately, losing four consecutive games, and they have found it difficult to defeat the Shizuoka Blue Revs at home in their recent matchups.

Black Rams Team News & Injuries


Taira Main and Shuhei Matsuhashi dotted down for a try each against Kobe Steel.

Ichigo Nakakusu kicked over a penalty and a conversion in the match.

Shizuoka Blue Revs Form


Shizuoka Blue Revs scored a single converted try in the first against Tokyo Sungoliath last weekend, going into the break trailing 13-7.

The Blue Revs had the perfect start to their second half, scoring a converted try to lead 14-13. However, it was one-way traffic after that, as the visitors added three tries, a conversion, and a penalty to win 33-14. 

Shizuoka Blue Revs have contested three away fixtures in the Japan Rugby League One this season, beating Urayasu D-Rocks 62-19 and the Mitsubishi Dynaboars 40-34 before losing 53-35 to the Canon Eagles. 

Shizuoka are 3rd on the Conference A log with 17 points from six games.

Shizuoka Blue Revs were below par in their previous fixture but will fancy their chances to secure all the points on offer when they travel to face a Black Rams side on a four-match losing streak. 

Shizuoka Blue Revs Team News & Injuries


Valynce TeWhare and Malo Tuitama scored a try each against Tokyo Sungoliath. 

Kenta Iemura slotted over two conversions in the match.

Verdict

Shizuoka Blue Revs are in solid form this season and are tipped to cover the -4.5 handicap.

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