Crusaders vs Hurricanes

The Facts

• One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 2.
• Crusaders has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
• Hurricanes is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
• Crusaders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
• In this match, Crusaders is seen as the favorite.
• In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 556:471. (average 27.8:23.6).
• Including home matches between the teams, Crusaders won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 302:241. (average 27.5:21.9).