Chiefs vs Brumbies Predictions - Brumbies to struggle in Hamilton

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Last updated: 27 Feb 2025

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Chiefs are in excellent form with a strong start to the season.
Brumbies seek to recover after an unexpected home defeat.
Chiefs historically dominate, predicted to win by more than 14.5 points.

Chiefs have won their last two games in the competition (Getty Images)

Chiefs vs Brumbies Preview

The Chiefs are looking the form side in the early rounds while the Brumbies have been on edge defensively. While it could be competitive for a while, the Chiefs should win comfortably.

Chiefs vs Brumbies Preview
Head to Head
Chiefs Form
Chiefs Injuries & Team News
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Injuries & Team News

Chiefs have won their last 3 matches against the Brumbies.
Chiefs have won their last 2 matches.
Chiefs reached the final of the 2024 Super Rugby competition.
Brumbies lost their last match.
Brumbies won their last away match.

Head to Head

The Chiefs have won their last three matches against the Brumbies. In their most recent encounter in 2024, the Chiefs won 46-12 – their biggest ever win in the competition over the Canberra side.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs had an inconsistent 2024 season but managed to pull it together in the playoffs, reaching the final which they lost heavily to the Blues in Auckland.

However, this season, the Chiefs have started in superb form, winning their opening game 49-24 at home to the Crusaders. Last week, the followed it up with an even better performance, beating the defending champions 25-14 in Auckland.

Chiefs Injuries & Team News

15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Emoni Narawa, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Manasa Mataele, 10 Josh Jacomb, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Simon Parker, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i (captain), 4 Josh Lord, 3 George Dyer, 2 Brodie McAllister, 1 Aidan Ross.

Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Ollie Norris, 18 Sione Ahio, 19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Daniel Rona, 23 Gideon Wrampling

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies have long been Australia’s strongest side in Super Rugby, consistently finishing in the top four of Super Rugby and challenging the New Zealand franchises.

They got the 2025 season off to a good start, beating Fijian Drua 36-32 away from home. Considering how tough Drua are to beat at home, as many found in 2024, that was an impressive result.

Last weekend, the Brumbies were huge favourites against the Western Force at home. They generally dominate in Canberra with very few losses over the last two seasons. However, the Force caused a major shock, winning the game 45-42.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News

15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Ollie Sapsford, 11 Corey Toole, 10 Declan Meredith, 9 Ryan Lonergan (captain), 8 Charlie Cale, 7 Luke Reimer, 6 Rory Scott, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Blake Schoupp, 18 Rhys van Nek, 19 Lachlan Shaw, 20 Judah Saumaisue, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Jack Debreczeni, 23 Hudson Creighton

Verdict

Chiefs v Brumbies

Chiefs are backed to win this game by more than 14.5 points after their dominant start.

Chiefs -14.5

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