The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Waikato won 3.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Tasman could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this matchup, Tasman is considered the favorite to take the win.
- In the last 12 head-to-head meetings, Waikato has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 291:358 (averaging 24.3:29.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Waikato against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 143:167 goals (averaging 23.8:27.8 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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