Waratahs vs Western Force Predictions & Tips - Waratahs to make it three wins in a row

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 07 Mar 2025

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Waratahs predicted to win by more than 6.5 points.
Waratahs have a favorable head-to-head record against Western Force.
Both teams are in good form, but Force shows defensive weaknesses.

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Tahs' backed for third successive win (Getty images)

Waratahs vs Western Force Predictions

Both these Australian sides are in good form, but the Force have looked very suspect defensively. I am backing the Tahs’ to win this by more than 6.5 points.

Waratahs vs Western Force Predictions
Head to Head
Waratahs Form
Waratahs Injuries & Team News
Western Force Form
Western Force Injuries & Team News

Waratahs have won their last 2 matches.
Waratahs have won 6 of their last 8 matches against the Western Force.
Western Force have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Western Force have not beaten the Waratahs away from home since 2021.

Head to Head

The Western Force beat the Waratahs 27-7 last season, their biggest ever winning margin against the Sydney side.

Waratahs Form

The Waratahs have made a strong start to the 2025 season with two wins in their opening two games. After finishing bottom last season, they will feel very relieved this time around.

In round one, the Waratahs narrowly beat the Highlanders 37-36 at home before enjoying a bye in round two. They came back last weekend, beating the Fijian Drua 29-24, also at home.

This will be the Tahs’ third successive home fixture this season.

Waratahs Injuries & Team News

15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Henry O’Donnell, 12 Joey Walton, 11 Darby Lancaster, 10 Lawson Creighton, 9 Jack Gordon (Captain), 8 Langi Gleeson, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Rob Leota, 5 Ben Grant, 4 Hugh Sinclair, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Dave Porecki, 1 Angus Bell.

Replacements: 16 Mahe Vailanu, 17 Tom Lambert, 18 Siosifa Amone, 19 Felix Kalapu, 20 Leafi Talataina, 21 Jack Grant, 22 Tane Edmed, 23 Triston Reilly

Western Force Form

The Western Force made a surprisingly good start to the season, winning their first two fixtures. They are fourth on the table after three rounds.

The Perth side opened their campaign with a high-scoring 45-44 win over Moana at home before beating the Brumbies 45-42 in Canberra in round two.

Last week, the Force suffered a close defeat to the Reds at home, losing 28-24.

Western Force Injuries & Team News

15 Mac Grealy, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Sio Tomkinson, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Nic White, 8 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Will Harris, 5 Darcy Swain, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 Marley Pearce.

Replacements: 16 Tom Horton, 17 Ryan Coxon, 18 Josh Smith, 19 Josh Thompson, 20 Reed Prinsep, 21 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, 22 Max Burey, 23 Reesjan Pasitoa

Verdict

Waratahs v Western Force

Waratahs are set for victory by more than 6.5 points.

Waratahs -6.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 5 Units

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