Force vs Blues Betting Tips - Blues backed to bounce back in Super Rugby against Western Force
The Blues are favored to win against the Western Force in their upcoming match in Perth, especially after their narrow loss last weekend. Historical performance supports this expectation as the Blues have won their last five encounters against the Force. On the other hand, the Force have struggled at home, losing four of their last five matches. This sets the stage for the Blues to potentially cover a -9.5-point handicap, making them the top pick for the match.
- Blues favored to win by more than 9.5 points.
- Blues lead 5-0 in past matches against Western Force.
- Force lost 4 of their last 5 home games.
The Blues are favourites in Perth this Saturday after their narrow home loss last weekend. They should be able to see off the Western Force by more than 9.5 points.
- Key Stats - Four Defeats in Five for Force
- Blues 5-0 against Western Force
- Force Hoping for Home Momentum
- Blues Unfortunate to Lose last Weekend
- Force Starting Lineup
- Blues Starting Lineup
Key Stats - Four Defeats in Five for Force
- Force have won 1 of their last 5 home matches.
- Force have lost their last 5 meetings against the Chiefs.
- Force come into this match off the back of a 56-24 loss at home to the Brumbies.
- Blues have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
Blues 5-0 against Western Force
Blues have won their last five encounters against the Western Force.
Force Hoping for Home Momentum
The Force were out of form at home towards the end of the 2025 season, losing three of their last four home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 56-24 loss at home to the Brumbies.
Their previous home results include a win against the Crusaders (43-20), a draw against the Hurricanes (17-17), followed by losses against the Brumbies (33-14), and the Waratahs (22-17).
The Force are currently 11th in Super Rugby with nil points after one match. They finished the 2025 season in ninth position with 23 points after 14 matches.
Blues Unfortunate to Lose last Weekend
The Blues experienced a mixed run of form on the road towards the end of the 2025 season, winning two of their last four matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 21-14 loss at the Crusaders.
Their previous away results include a loss at the Reds (35-21), a win at Fijian Drua (34-5), a loss at Moana Pasifika (27-21), and a win at the Chiefs (20-19).
The Blues are currently seventh in Super Rugby, with one point after 1 match. They finished the 2025 season in sixth position with 33 points after 14 matches.
Force Starting Lineup
Mac Grealy, David Palu, George Brudge, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Ben Donaldson, Nathan Hastie, Vaiolini Ekusi, Carlo Tizzano, Jeremy Williams, Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson.
Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Sef Fa'agase, Misinale Epenisa, Lopeti Faifua, Kane Koteka, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Kurtley Beale
Blues Starting Lineup
Zarn Sullivan, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Pita Akhi, Caleb Clarke, Stephen Perofeta, Finlay Christie, Hoskins Sotutu, Dalton Papali'i, Anton Segner, Josh Beehre, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Bradley Slater, Joshua Fusitu'a.
Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Mason Tupaea, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Che Clark, Torian Barnes, Sam Nock, Xavi Taele, Codemeru Vai
Verdict
Blues were good last weekend and can get their first win against a Western Force side that looks short on quality. Covering the -9.5 handicap for the Blues is my best bet.
Blues -9.5
Handicap
@10/11 - 5 Units
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