Kubota Spears vs Black Rams Predictions & Tips - Spears dominance over Rams to continue

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Last updated: 16 Jan 2025

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Kubota Spears have won all 7 previous games against Black Rams.
Spears are 2nd in Conference B with strong performances lately.
Spears backed to win by 12+ points

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Kubota Spears have a perfect 7-0 record against Black Rams (Getty Images)

Kubota Spears vs Black Rams Preview

The Black Rams struggled last week while the Spears were once again in top form. Given the history of this clash, I am backing the hosts to cover the -12 handicap.

Kubota Spears vs Black Rams Preview
Head to Head
Kubota Spears Form
Kubota Spears Team News & Injuries
Black Rams Form
Black Rams Team News & Injuries

Kubota Spears have won 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
Kubota Spears have won 3 successive home matches.
Kubota Spears have defeated the Black Rams 7 consecutive times.
Black Rams have lost 4 of their last 6 away games.

Head to Head

In seven previous encounters, the Spears have won all seven games.

Kubota Spears Form

The Kubota Spears conceded two converted tries after 26 minutes of play against Tokyo Sungoliath last weekend before turning their fortunes around in the first half by scoring three converted tries to lead 21-14 at the break.

Tokyo Sungoliath drew level after scoring a converted try 14 minutes into the second half before the Kunota Spears dotted down for their fourth try two minutes later to lead 26-21.

However, Tokyo Sungoliath would earn a 26-26 draw against the Kubota Spears after scoring a try a minute before full-time.

Other results achieved by the Kubota Spears in the Japan Rugby League One this season include winning 30-27 at home against Toyota Verblitz and losing 26-24 away against the Wild Knights before beating Honda 32-27 away from home.

The Kubota Spears are 2nd in the Conference B table with 11 points from four games.

The Kubota Spears will start confidently against a struggling Black Rams side after beating them seven successive times in the league.

Kubota Spears Team News & Injuries

Halatoa Vailea, Haruto Kida, and David Van Zeeland scored a try each last weekend.

Bernard Foley slotted over three conversions against Tokyo Sungoliath and dotted down for a try.

Black Rams Form

The Black Rams began their clash against Toyota Verblitz well, scoring a penalty and a converted try to lead 10-0 at halftime.

However, the Black Rams had no answer in the second half, conceding five tries, two conversions, and a penalty to lose 32-18 against Toyota Verblitz away from home.

Before that defeat, the Black Rams lost 23-21 against Honda away, beat Tokyo Sungoliath 33-32 at home and lost 39-16 against the Wild Knights at home.

The Blacks are 5th in the Conference B standings with five points from four matches.

The Black Rams have lost back-to-back league fixtures and are winless against the Kubota Spears in seven clashes. Can they find a way to beat their opponents for the first time?

Black Rams Team News & Injuries

Michael Stolberg and Kotaro Ito scored a try each against Toyota Verblitz.

Ichigo Nakakusu kicked over two penalties and a conversion last weekend.

Verdict

Kubota Spears v Black Rams

The Kubota Spears have a perfect winning record against the Black Rams in the Japan Rugby League One and are tipped to cover the handicap.

Kubota Spears

-12 Handicap

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