Canon Eagles vs Auckland Blues Predictions - Blues set for comfortable victory

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Last updated: 08 Feb 2024

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Tips for Canon Eagles vs Auckland Blues in a Rugby Friendly on Saturday
Blues looking to get confidence boosting win
Can the Eagles cause an upset?

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Blues looking to get confidence boosting win (Getty Images)

Canon Eagles vs Auckland Blues Predictions

The result will not really be important for either side this weekend with more important factors at play. However, the Blues have a strong squad so I’m backing them to cover the -12 handicap.

Canon Eagles vs Auckland Blues Predictions
Head to Head
Canon Eagles Form
Canon Eagles Injuries & Team News
Auckland Blues Form
Auckland Blues Injuries & Team News

Canon Eagles have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Auckland Blues finished 3rd in Super Rugby last year.
Auckland Blues won 10 of their 14 matches last season.

Head to Head

These sides have never met before.

Canon Eagles Form

The Canon Eagles have been in fine form domestically this season with four wins in their last five. They did, however, suffer a 31-27 home defeat to Kobe Steel in their last outing.

This is just a friendly fixture to prepare the Blues for their upcoming Super Rugby season, as well as to remain match-fit for the rest of the Japan Rugby League One season.

Canon Eagles Injuries & Team News

The Eagles are likely to feature some fringe players as going to full strength could compromise their season. It isn’t a risk worth taking, but we should see all the top players on the park at some point.

Auckland Blues Form

The Blues will be looking forward to another successful Super Rugby season in 2024. They struggled somewhat last season but still achieved a relatively solid finish.

While this is only a friendly fixture to prepare for the upcoming season, there will be a number of players laying down a claim ahead of the season. Expect the Blues to come at full throttle as they continue to seek peak condition ahead of Super Rugby.

Auckland Blues Injuries & Team News

Changes are expected in the Blues side from their warmup game last week. This is all out about getting match-fit and figuring out game plans and plays ahead of the more important fixtures.

Verdict

Canon Eagles v Auckland Blues

I am backing the Blues to win by more than 12 points.

Blues -12

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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