The following are betting tips for selected fixtures in Round 9 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
To take advantage of the odds before they possibly shorten, these previews are published before the team sheets are announced. Those who are more risk-averse should wait for the squad lists before wagering.
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Blues vs. Moana Pasifika |
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The Blues have failed to cover the line in their last four home games, while Moana Pasifika have gone 4-2 at the line away from home over the last twelve months. The Blues have a 2-5 record for the season and both wins came by narrow margins against the Hurricanes – a side that Moana Pasifika has also defeated, but by a higher margin. The visitors have won three of their last four games, and this includes an away victory over the Crusaders. The last time the Blues hosted Moana Pasifika they won by a 1-point margin. I would back Moana Pasifika +19.5 at 1.50 (bet365). Those looking for more risk can back Moana Pasifika +15.5 at 1.85 (PlayUp).
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Highlanders vs. Fijian Drua |
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The Fijian Drua have lost 20 consecutive games away from home. Their previous two visits to Otago resulted in 57-24 (2023) and 39-3 (2024) defeats. The Highlanders covered the line in their last five home games and they covered the line in both of their previous two home fixtures against the Drua. I would back the Highlanders in the head-to-head at 1.33 (bet365). Those looking for more risk should back the Highlanders -7.5 at 1.91 (bet365).
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Reds vs. Brumbies |
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The Reds pushed the table-topping Chiefs hard in Hamilton last week. They lost, but the performance suggests they remain a title contender. The Reds have won five on the trot at home and they boast a 6-0 record as the home favourite over the last twelve months. The Reds have also gone 5-0, both in the head to head and the line, on the back of a defeat over the last twelve months. The Brumbies have gone 1-3 as the away underdog over the last twelve months. Three of their four away defeats over the last twelve months were by 13+ margins. I would back the Reds in the head-to-head at 1.65 (bet365).