Reds vs Hurricanes Predictions & Tips - Hurricanes to push themselves into top four

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 23 May 2025

Ralph Staniforth 23 May 2025

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Hurricanes have won 13 of the last 14 matches against Reds.
Reds hold a two-point lead over Hurricanes in standings.
Hurricanes favored to win despite Reds' strong home record.

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Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 14 fixtures against the Reds (Getty Images)

Reds vs Hurricanes Predictions

This is set to be a cracking battle for fourth place. The visitors have the better form coming into this fixture while the Reds form has dipped after a blistering start to the season. I am backing the Hurricanes to win this match with the handicap set at 1.5 points in the host’s favour.

Reds vs Hurricanes Predictions
Head to Head
Reds Form
Reds Injuries & Team News
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

Reds have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Reds have won 6 of their last 7 matches at the Suncorp Stadium.
Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 14 matches against the Reds.
Hurricanes have won their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 14 matches against the Reds, including the last nine on the trot.

Reds Form

The Reds find themselves fourth on the table with two matches left to play. They have 32 points, two ahead of the Hurricanes, so this is a massive fixture for both sides.

Victory for the Reds will almost secure them fourth place ahead of the final round. However, the Queensland side has shown some inconsistency this season which could be a concern.

The last time the Reds were at home they put in a strong performance to beat the Blues 35-21. Since then, they have lost away to Fijian Drua, beaten the Waratahs in Sydney and last week lost 24-14 in Canberra to the Brumbies.

Reds Injuries & Team News

15 Jock Campbell, 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Dre Paheko, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 10 Tom Lynagh, 9 Tate McDermott (captain), 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Joe Brial, 5 Ryan Smith, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Zane Nonggorr, 2 Richie Asiata, 1 Sef Fa’agase.

Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 18 Trevor King, 19 Angus Blyth, 20 John Bryant, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23 Tim Ryan.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes will be doing whatever they can to get a result here. This result could push them into the top four, however, defeat could see them drop a place.

After a very strong 2024 season, much was expected of the Hurricanes in 2025. They have, however, been quite inconsistent throughout, but results have improved of late.

After the 17-all draw against the Western Force in mid-April, the Canes beat the Brumbies and Chiefs on successive weekends. That was followed by another win last week against the Highlanders.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

15 Callum Harkin, 14 Daniel Sinkinson, 13 Billy Proctor (co-captain), 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Fatafehi Fineanganofo, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Brad Shields (co-captain), 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 Zach Gallagher, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Asafo Aumua (co-captain),1 Xavier Numia.

Replacements: 16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Tevita Mafileo, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Hugo Plummer, 20 Devan Flanders, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Brett Cameron, 23 Bailyn Sullivan.