The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bay of Plenty won 5.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- North Harbour may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Bay of Plenty holding a narrow advantage.
- Our forecast points to a victory for Bay of Plenty in today's match, at odds of 1.6.
- In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Bay of Plenty has recorded 7 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 250:214 (averaging 27.8:23.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Bay of Plenty against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 102:78 goals (averaging 25.5:19.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | North Harbour | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 346:231 | 36 |
| 2 | Canterbury | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 289:228 | 35 |
| 3 | Northland | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 316:194 | 33 |
| 4 | Hawke's Bay | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 331:258 | 32 |
| 5 | Otago | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 341:241 | 32 |
| 6 | Waikato | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 291:252 | 29 |
| 7 | Taranaki | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 274:211 | 29 |
| 8 | Tasman | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 298:286 | 27 |
| 9 | Manawatu | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 260:310 | 25 |
| 10 | Bay of Plenty | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 220:279 | 23 |
| 11 | Auckland | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 247:285 | 20 |
| 12 | Counties Manukau | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 240:345 | 16 |
| 13 | Southland | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 226:338 | 13 |
| 14 | Wellington | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 213:434 | 6 |
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