Blues vs Brumbies Predictions - Blues to see off spirited Brumbies

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Last updated: 18 Apr 2024

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Tips for Blues vs Brumbies in Super Rugby on Saturday
Visitors have lost their last 4 games at Eden Park
Can the Blues stay in tough at the top of the table?

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Can the Blues stay in tough at the top of the table? (Getty Images)

Blues vs Brumbies Predictions

These are two in-form teams and certain the game of the weekend. However, in Auckland it will be a struggle for the Brumbies as history would suggest.

Blues vs Brumbies Predictions
Head to Head
Blues Form
Blues Injuries & Team News
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Injuries & Team News

The 10-point handicap is a tough one considering the form of the visitors, but I do feel the Blues will have too much and win by more than 10.

Blues have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
Blues have won their last 4 home matches against the Brumbies.
Brumbies have won 6 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

Last season the Brumbies won this fixture 25-20 at home.

Blues Form

The Blues are second on the Super Rugby table with six wins from their opening seven games. They are five points off the top and level on points with their opponents.

Round three saw the only Blues defeat to date when they went down 29-21 to the table-topping Hurricanes. Since then, they have beaten the Waratahs, Crusaders, Moana and the Western Force.

Besides the two-point success over the Waratahs, the Blues have been in commanding form, beating the Saders by 20 points, Moana by 39 and the Force by 47.

Blues Injuries & Team News

This is a big game for the Blues at home. They need to win to stay in tough with the Hurricanes, but also, their opponents are level on points. The Auckland side have put their strongest side forward.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies are on 27 points, level with the Blues in second place. Both sides have won six of their seven games, however, the Brumbies have a far inferior points difference.

After starting the season with a convincing victory, the Brumbies were hammered in round two by the Chiefs. They have bounced back superbly though, winning their last five games.

Three of those victories however came by six or less points, while the Canberra-based outfit also thrashed Moana and last week beat the Waratahs 40-16 at home.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News

The Brumbies have a chance to upset the odds and go second on the table. They will be wary of what happened last season after making such a strong start to the campaign.

Verdict

Blues v Brumbies

Blues are backed to be too strong at home and cover the -10 handicap.

Blues -10

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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