Highlanders vs Hurricanes Prediction: Expect a close contest

This match between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes will take place in round 7 of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The host club enters this match riding a three-game winning streak, while the away team, the Hurricanes, are coming off a victory over Western Force last weekend, albeit by a much closer score.

After claiming another victory over Moana Pasifika over the weekend, the Highlanders will enter this encounter with the goal of extending their winning streak to four matches. In spite of the fact that they started the season by suffering three straight defeats at the hands of the Blues, Crusaders, and Chiefs, the Highlanders will likely feel content with the way their season has progressed so far. The home team currently sits in sixth place in the Super Rugby Pacific standings, having earned a total of 14 points through the course of the season's first six matches.

After eking out a narrow victory over the formidable Western Force in the last match, which concluded with a score of 45–42, the Hurricanes will try to secure another success in this contest. The Hurricanes were able to cruise to a 26-7 victory in that game thanks to their dominant performance in the first half. In the second half, though, things did not go their way, and as a result, they ended up losing 19-35. Hurricanes are now in second place in the Super Rugby Pacific rankings with 23 points after playing in six matches. This is thanks to the fact that they have won four of the past five matches they have participated in.

The Hurricanes have had a strong start to this season, and as a result, we anticipate that they will deliver yet another performance of the highest caliber. But, taking into consideration how things have been going for Highlanders as of late, in addition to the fact that they compete on their home field, we anticipate that the home team will cover the point spread. Betting on the over is also another option that should be considered, even though we believe as the two teams' high offensive play will leave them susceptible defensively.