Western Force vs Reds Predictions - Reds can win tough battle in Perth

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 27 Feb 2025

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Simon Lewis 27 Feb 2025

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Western Force has won 2 matches but conceded high points.
Reds have a solid winning record against Force, including a recent 59-13 win.
Expect a high-scoring match with over 66.5 points.

Western Force to get close at home after two wins in their opening two games (Getty Images)

Western Force vs Reds Preview

The Reds won their opening game last week while the Force have won two weeks in a row. However, the Force have conceded plenty of points in those two weeks and that could come back to bite them this weekend.

Western Force vs Reds Preview
Head to Head
Western Force Form
Western Force Injuries & Team News
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News

Western Force have won their last 2 matches.
Western Force have conceded 44 & 42 points in their last 2 matches.
Reds have won 7 of their last 9 matches against the Western Force.
Reds scored 56 points in their last match.
Reds beat the Force 59-13 in their last meeting.

Head to Head

Reds have won seven of their last nine fixtures against the Western Force. Last time they met (2024), the Reds won 59-13.

Western Force Form

The Western Force have struggled to perform since returning to Super Rugby some years ago. Every year they have the odds strong performance, but they lack consistency.

This season has started differently for the Force though, winning their opening two fixtures. In round one, the Force narrowly beat Moana Pasifika 45-44 at home, a match that could, and probably should have gone the visitor’s way.

Last week, in round two, the Force were not given much chance in Canberra against the Brumbies, however, they produced a stunning upset, winning the game 45-42.

Western Force Injuries & Team News

15 Mac Grealy, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Reesjan Pasitoa, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Nic White, 8 Reed Prinsep, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Marley Pearce.

Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 Ryan Coxon, 18 Atu Moli, 19 Vaiolini Ekuasi, 20 Will Harris, 21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 22 Max Burey, 23 George Poolman

Reds Form

The Reds have become a mid-table side in Super Rugby in recent seasons. Some good wins, some poor defeats, but they have been the second-best performing Aussies side in recent years.

After having an off weekend in round one, the Reds thrashed Moana Pasifika 56-36 at home last weekend. While conceding 36 points will be a concern, the Reds looked a real threat on attack throughout the game.

Reds Injuries & Team News

15 Heremaia Murray, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Josh Flook, 12 Dre Pakeho,, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Tate McDermott (captain), 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Angus Blyth, 4 Ryan Smith, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Matt Faessler, 1 Sef Fa’agase.

Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 George Blake, 18 Massimo De Lutiis, 19 Josh Canham, 20 Liam Wright, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Tim Ryan

Verdict

Western Force v Reds

I am backing this match to see over 66.5 points and for the hosts to lose by less than 8.5 points.

Western Force +8.5

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