Southland vs Canterbury Predictions & Tips - Comfortable win predicted for Canterbury

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 10 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 10 Sep 2024

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Canterbury gained form last weekend.
Canterbury expected to cover -10 handicap.
Southland lost 3 of their last 5 matches.

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Canterbury have won their last 6 encounters against Southland (Getty Images)

Southland vs Canterbury Preview

Canterbury seemed to find some good form last weekend and will be looking to build on that. They have the quality to cover the handicap in this fixture.

Southland vs Canterbury Preview
Head to Head
Southland Form
Southland Injuries & Team News
Canterbury Form
Canterbury Injuries & Team News

Southland have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Southland have lost by 10+ points in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Canterbury have won their last 6 matches against Southland.
Canterbury have lost 3 and won 3 of their last 6 matches.

Head to Head

The last six games between these sides have gone in the visitors favour.

Southland Form

Southland come into this round six NPC fixture in 10th place with two wins and three defeats from their five games. They have performed well overall considering their usual struggles in the competition.

In round one, Southland caused an upset to beat Otago before losing their next two games to Hawkes Bay and Taranaki, but they were competitive in both fixtures.

Southland then beat Northland 31-26 away from home before going down 36-12 to Wellington last weekend.

Southland Injuries & Team News

Southland will be reasonably happy with their season to date and will want to claim another big win on home soil. They will very likely have a few changes this time around.

Canterbury Form

Canterbury have been inconsistent as their results will show. They have three wins and three defeats in their six games having already had their double game week.

That said, Canterbury are still within the playoff spots on 15 points, but they do need to get back-to-back victories to solidify that spot.

Canterbury won in round one, lost in round two, won in round three against Auckland but then suffered a six-point defeat to Hawkes Bay in that midweek. A heavy loss to Wellington followed, but Canterbury bounced back to beat Otago 34-16 away last weekend.

Canterbury Injuries & Team News

Canterbury were very good last weekend, probably their best performance of the season. They will not be making too many changes.

Verdict

Southland v Canterbury

Canterbury are tipped to cover the -10 handicap.

Canterbury -10

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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