Highlanders vs Reds Predictions & Tips - Reds backed to win in Dunedin

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 21 Mar 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 21 Mar 2025

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Highlanders won 2 of their last 4 matches; sit sixth with 10 points.
Reds won 3 of their last 4; dominated last encounter 31-0.
Reds backed to win or get within 3.5 points in betting odds.

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Highlanders have won 2 of their last 4 matches. (Getty Images)

Highlanders vs Reds Preview

The Reds have looked in good form this season as have the Highlanders on occasion. I expect this one to be a tight battle with some value on backing an upset for the visitors.

Highlanders vs Reds Preview
Head to Head
Highlanders Form
Highlanders Squad
Reds Form
Reds Squad

Highlanders have won 2 of their last 4 matches.
Reds have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
Reds beat the Highlanders 31-0 in their last encounter.

Head to Head

The Reds beat the Highlanders 31-0 when the last met in 2024.

Highlanders Form

The Highlanders have played four games thus far, won two and lost two. They are sixth on the table with 10 points.

After losing by a point to the Waratahs in round one, the Highlanders beat the Blues 29-21 on home soil. That was followed by another win, this time 31-29 against Moana Pasifika.

Last weekend, the Dunedin-based outfit came up just short on home soil, losing 20-18 to the Hurricanes.

Highlanders Squad

15 Finn Hurley, 14 Caleb Tangitau, 13 Tanielu Tele’a, 12 Thomas Umaga-Jensen, 11 Timoci Tavatavanawai (captain), 10 Taine Robinson, 9 Nathan Hastie; 8 Nikora Broughton, 7 Veveni Lasaqa, 6 Sean Withy, 5 Mitch Dunshea, 4 Te Kamaka TK Howden, 3 Saula Ma’u, 2 Soane Vikena, 1 Ethan de Groot.

Replacements: 16 Jack Taylor, 17 Josh Bartlett, 18 Sefo Kautai, 19 Fabian Holland, 20 Will Stodart, 21 James Arscott, 22 Ajay Faleafaga, 23 Sam Gilbert.

Reds Form

The Reds have made a strong start to the season, winning three of their four games. They are third, level on points with second and fourth.

In round one the Reds had a bye before they comfortably saw off Moana 56-36 in round two. That was followed by a 28-24 away win against the Western Force.

Round three saw the Reds well beaten by the Crusaders in Christchurch but the Reds backed back last weekend, beating the then unbeaten Waratahs 35-15 at home.

Reds Squad

15 Heremaia Murray, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Filipo Daugunu, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Tim Ryan, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Kalani Thomas, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Josh Bryant, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Angus Blyth, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Sef Fa’agase.

Replacements: 16 Goerge Blake, 17 Alex Hodgman, 18 Massimo De Luitiis, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Joe Brial, 21 Louis Werchon, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Dre Pakeho.

Verdict

Highlanders v Reds

Reds are backed to get within 3.5 points and perhaps win the match.

Reds +3.5

Handicap

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