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Reds vs Western Force Predictions - Reds to see off Western Force

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Last updated: 27 Mar 2025
Simon Lewis 27 Mar 2025
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  • Reds have won 4 of their last 5 matches this season.
  • Western Force struggle in away games; Reds expected to win by a larger margin.
  • Key players and recent form crucial for this clash; Reds have strong head-to-head record.
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Reds vs Western Force
Reds beat the Western Force by 4 points earlier this season. (Getty Images)

Reds vs Western Force Predictions


The Western Force are generally quite competitive on home soil but away from home they often struggle. A few weeks ago, at HBF Park, the Force fell four points short of the Reds. However, I expect the Reds to win by a bigger margin here.
  • Reds vs Western Force Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Reds Form
  • Reds Injuries & Team News
  • Western Force Form
  • Western Force Injuries & Team News

  • Reds have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
  • Reds have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Western Force.
  • Reds beat the Western Force by 4 points earlier this season.
  • Western Force have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


The Reds have won five of their last six games against the Western Force and have scored four + tries in each of those fixtures.

Reds Form


The Reds have made a fine start to their season, winning four of their five opening games. They had a bye in round one of the tournament.

The only defeat the Reds suffered came in round four when they lost 43-19 away to the Crusaders. Prior to that, the Queensland side beat Moana and the Western Force.

In mid-March, the Reds comfortably saw off the Waratahs 35-15 before beating the Highlanders 29-23 away from home last weekend.

Reds Injuries & Team News


15 Heremaia Murray, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Filipo Daugunu, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Tim Ryan, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Kalani Thomas, 8 Joe Brial, 7 Josh Bryant, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Ryan Smith (captain), 4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 3 Massimo De Lutiis, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Alex Hodgman.

Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 George Blake, 18 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 19 Angus Blyth, 20 Connor Vest, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Dre Pakeho.

Western Force Form


The Western Force have won three and lost three of their opening six matches. They began the campaign with two victories over the Highlanders and Brumbies, both by tiny margins.

That was followed by three successive defeats to the Reds, Waratahs and Crusaders, the latter two being away from home. Last weekend, the Force found their way back to winning form though, beating Fijian Drua 52-15 in a very strong performance.

Western Force Injuries & Team News


15 Mac Grealy, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Sio Tomkinson, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Dylan Pietch, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Nic White, 8 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Will Harris, 5 Darcy Swain, 4 Jeremy Williams (captain), 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Marley Pearce.

Replacements: 16 Tom Horton, 17 Ryan Coxon, 18 Atu Moli, 19 Vaiolini Ekuasi, 20 Reed Prinsep, 21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 22 Max Burey, 23 Reesjan Pasitoa.

Verdict

Reds are backed to cover the -5.5 handicap at home against the Western Force.

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