Hurricanes vs Chiefs Super Rugby Final Betting Tips - Hurricanes to secure Super Rugby title against Chiefs
The Hurricanes enter the Super Rugby final as strong favourites after winning their last 12 home games, topping the regular season with 55 points, and notching a record 100 tries. The Chiefs, while inconsistent on the road, are in fine form and recently beat the Crusaders in the semi-finals. The last six meetings between these teams have been evenly split, adding intrigue. The key recommendation: value lies with a Hurricanes win at the -5.5 handicap, given their formidable home advantage.
- Hurricanes have won 12 consecutive home games & topped the regular season.
- Chiefs are strong but inconsistent away; both teams evenly matched in recent clashes.
- Prediction: Hurricanes favoured to cover -5.5 handicap in the final.
The Hurricanes come into this Super Rugby final as favourites given that they have won their last 12 on home soil. The Chiefs have the ability to cause an upset, but given the Canes superb record, the value is in the handicap market.
- Key Stats - Hurricanes 12 Victories in a Row at Home
- Dead Even
- Hurricanes Spectacular Season
- Chiefs Strong at Home, Inconsistent on the Road
- Hurricanes vs Chiefs Starting Lineups
Key Stats - Hurricanes 12 Victories in a Row at Home
- Hurricanes have won 12 consecutive home matches.
- Hurricanes have won 3 of the last 6 matches against the Chiefs.
- Hurricanes beat the Blues 57-21 in the semi-final.
- Chiefs have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Chiefs beat Crusaders 49-12 in the semi-final.
Dead Even
Hurricanes and Chiefs are level at 3-3 in their last six encounters.
Hurricanes Spectacular Season
The Hurricanes defeated the Blues 57-21 in the Super Rugby semi-final. Despite a closely contested first half where the Blues held their own, the Hurricanes exploded in the second half, scoring six tries to advance to the final.
The Canes have been outstanding at home this season, with recent victories against the Blues 42-19, the Brumbies 45-12, the Crusaders 38-21, the Highlanders 45-28, and the Brumbies 66-12.
The Hurricanes will be confident of progressing past the Chiefs in the final, having won 12 consecutive home games at Sky Stadium this season.
The Hurricanes topped the regular-season standings with 55 points from 14 matches.
Chiefs Strong at Home, Inconsistent on the Road
The Chiefs beat the Crusaders 49-12 in the semi-final at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. The Chiefs dominated the defending champions in the first half, taking a 42-5 lead at the break before advancing to the final.
The side from Hamilton has been in excellent form this season. Before their last match, they beat Moana Pasifika 62-17, the Hurricanes 22-17, Fijian Drua 42-22, the Reds 31-21, the Highlanders 42-12, lost to the Crusaders 36-32, and beat the Blues 59-34 and the Reds 46-24.
The Chiefs finished second in the Super Rugby regular-season standings, with 51 points from 14 matches.
Fly-half Damian McKenzie was the standout performer in the semi-final against the Crusaders.
Hurricanes vs Chiefs Starting Lineups
The victory against the Blues marked the first time a team has scored 100 tries in a single Super Rugby season.
Hurricanes:
1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 4 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Devan Flanders, 7 Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-capt.), 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett (co-capt.), 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Josh Moorby, 15 Callum Harkin.
Replacements:
16 Jacob Devery, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Brad Shields, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ere Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.
Chiefs:
1 Ollie Norris, 2 Samisoni Taukei'aho, 3 Sione Ahio, 4 Josh Lord, 5 Tupou Vaa'i, 6 Samipeni Finau, 7 Luke Jacobson, 8 Simon Parker, 9 Cortez Ratima, 10Damian McKenzie, 11 Kyren Taumoefolau, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 13 Kyle Brown, 14 Leroy Carter, 15 Liam Coombes-Fabling.
Replacements:
16 Brodie McAlister, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 George Dyer, 19 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Josh Jacomb, 23 Reon Paul.
Verdict
Hurricanes are favourites, thanks to their strong home form, and are tipped to cover -5.5 handicap.
Hurricanes -5.5
Handicap
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