Rebels vs Reds Predictions - Reds to end Rebels winning streak

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 13 Mar 2024

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Marc Thomas 13 Mar 2024

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Tips for Rebels vs Reds in Super Rugby on Friday
Rebels have won their last 2 games
Can the Reds continue their good form?

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The Reds are backed to cover the -7 handicap in this Australian derby. (Getty Images)

Rebels vs Reds Predictions

The Rebels have won their last two games, but they were against the Force and Moana – neither of which are expected to challenge much this year. The Reds, fresh off a victory over the Chiefs, will be high on confidence. I fancy the Reds to cover the -7 handicap.

Rebels vs Reds Predictions
Head to Head
Rebels Form
Rebels Injuries & Team News
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News

Rebels have won their last 2 matches.
Reds have won 7 of their last 8 against the Rebels.
Reds have won 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Reds have won seven of their last eight matches against the Rebels. However, last season the Rebels won this fixture 40-34 at home.

Rebels Form

The Rebels are currently in fourth place on the Super Rugby table with two wins from three games. On the opening weekend, things didn’t look too good for the Melbourne side after they lost 30-3 at home to the Brumbies.

In round two, the Rebels were strong at home, beating the Western Force 48-34, albeit the Force being one of the weaker sides. Last week, the Rebels beat Moana 39-23 away in a tight contest, but they will have to show vast improvement this weekend.

While the Melbourne side will be pleased with their two victories, far tougher games await with the Reds being one of them.

Rebels Injuries & Team News

Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Taniela Tupou, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Kemeny, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, David Feliuai, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway

Subs: Ethan Dobbins, Isaac Kailea, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Maciu Nabolakasi, Angelo Smith, Jake Strachan, James Tuttle

Reds Form

The Reds have looked very good in the opening three rounds of Super Rugby. They have won two and lost one of their three games.

In round one, the Reds beat the Waratahs 40-22 on home soil before narrowly losing out 38-33 against the Hurricanes in Melbourne.

Last week the Reds were superb on home soil as they beat the Chiefs 25-19. It was a display that has been absent from the Reds in recent seasons, but more such performances will keep them high up the table.

Reds Injuries & Team News

(1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Ryan Smith, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (co-c), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Mac Grealy, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

Subs: Josh Nasser, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Cormac Daly, John Bryant, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Jordan Petaia

Verdict

Rebels v Reds

The Reds are backed to cover the -7 handicap in this Australian derby.

Reds -7

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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