Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Predictions & Tips - Bay of Plenty backed in tight contest
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- Bay of Plenty and Taranaki are vying for a top-four spot.
- Bay of Plenty has won their last 3 home matches.
- Taranaki has a game in hand and aims for a top-four finish.
Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Preview
Both of these sides are fighting it out for a place in the top four. Taranaki have won four in five while The Bay are four from six. I am backing the hosts to get over the line.
- Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Preview
- Head to Head
- Bay of Plenty Form
- Bay of Plenty Injuries & Team News
- Taranaki Form
- Taranaki Injuries & Team News
- Bay of Plenty have won their last 3 home matches.
- Bay of Plenty have won their last 2 matches against Taranaki.
- Taranaki have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
Bay of Plenty have won three of their last five against Taranaki, including the last two. When they met last year, Bay of Plenty won 29-26 away from home.
Bay of Plenty Form
Bay of Plenty made a superb start to the season, winning their first three games. Unfortunately, they then suffered back-to-back defeats which dropped them a few places down the table.
Those defeats came at Otago and Tasman, but they returned home last weekend to thrash Manawatu 68-14. With four wins from their six matches, Bay of Plenty are still in a very strong position and are almost certain to make the playoffs.
However, securing a place within the top four will get them a home quarterfinal. Should they win this weekend, they can still push for a top two finish.
Bay of Plenty Injuries & Team News
Bay of Plenty were in strong form last weekend against Manawatu. They are expected to make a few changes for this encounter.
Taranaki Form
Taranaki are currently fifth on the table, just two points behind their hosts after five matches. However, Taranaki do have a game in hand on Bay of Plenty.
With four wins and one defeat from their opening five rounds, Taranaki are looking good for a playoff spot this year. Their hope will however be to secure a top four finish and a home quarter-final.
Taranaki’s only defeat this season came against Wellington, the tournament favourites. So, overall, Taranaki are well placed. Last week, Taranaki were good at home, beating Waikato 25-19.
Taranaki Injuries & Team News
This is a massive game for Taranaki so they will almost certainly be at full strength.
Verdict
I am backing Bay of Plenty to win the match against the odds.
Bay of Plenty Win
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