Toyota Verblitz vs Black Rams Predictions & Tips - Verblitz to bounce back with victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 Jan 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 09 Jan 2025

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Toyota Verblitz holds a dominant 7-1 record against Black Rams.
Verblitz showcased resilience with a draw in their last match.
Black Rams struggle with mixed results, needing a win against Verblitz.

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Black Rams have had mixed results, struggling against Verblitz (Getty Images)

Toyota Verblitz vs Black Rams Preview

Neither side has made a strong start to this season but Verblitz did impress in getting a bonus point last weekend. I'm backing the hosts to continue their superior record over the Rams.

Toyota Verblitz vs Black Rams Preview
Head to Head
Toyota Verblitz Form
Toyota Verblitz Team News & Injuries
Black Rams Form
Black Rams Team News & Injuries

Toyota Verblitz have won 3 of their last 6 home matches.
Toyota Verblitz have won 3 consecutive home games against the Black Rams.
Black Rams have won 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Black Rams have lost 7 of their 8 matches against Toyota Verblitz.

Head to Head

Verblitz have won seven of their eight matches against Black Rams.

Toyota Verblitz Form

Toyota Verblitz scored a penalty and a try in the first half against Tokyo Sungoliath, going into halftime trailing 14-8 in their recent Japan Rugby League One clash.

Toyota Verblitz scored two converted tries in the first 12 minutes of the second half to lead 22-17 against Tokyo Sungoliath before the home side added 13 points to their tally after 65 minutes of play.

Tokyo Verblitz scored a try three minutes from full time to draw level on 30 points each with their opponents and had two opportunities to win the game but missed the conversion and a penalty kick in the 84th minute of the match.

Before that performance, Toyota Verblitz had been beaten in their opening two fixtures this season, losing 30-27 against the Kubota Spears away and 21-17 against Honda at home.

Toyota Verblitz have yet to win thus far; however, they will start confidently against the Black Rams after beating their opponents three times on the trot.

Toyota Verblitz Team News & Injuries

Yoshikatsu Hikosaka, Aaron Smith, Nicholas McCurran, and Matt McGahan each scored one try against Tokyo Sungoliath last weekend.

Fly-half Rikiya Matsuda kicked over two penalties and two conversions in the match.

Black Rams Form

The Black Rams conceded two converted tries and a penalty in the first half against the Wild Knight, going into halftime trailing 17-9 at home.

The Black Rams scored a converted try after 48 minutes of play to close the gap to four points before the Wild Knights scored three tries and two conventions to seal a 39-16 victory.

Before that, the Black Rams lost 23-21 against Honda away from home before securing a 33-32 home win over Tokyo Sungoliath.

The Black Rams have had mixed results in their Japan Rugby League One campaign thus far and must find another gear to secure the win against Toyota Verblitz, as they have lost seven of their eight meetings against their opponents.