Reds vs. Rebels: Can Rebels Continue with their Winning Attitude?

Reds and Rebels would be up against each other on 19th February 2022 in the league match of the Super Rugby competition. Reds and Rebels both haven’t been able to do well in their away games in the past seasons of the Super Rugby competition. Melbourne Reds have lost their 5 matches on the trot, making them less likely to win the upcoming game. However, Rebels haven’t been in an ideal match form, too, as they also managed to win only one game from the last 5 games. Reds would be hoping against hope to end their losing streak against Rebels and register a decent win. This win would definitely give them a boost and that too at the start of the season. Rebels would be aiming to strike another nail in the coffin of Melbourne reds which would be in very much pressure walking in the field.

Reds- Looking to Bounce Back

Melbourne Reds haven’t been producing satisfactory results since the last season of the Super Rugby competition. When they would be up against Melbourne Rebels, they would be hoping against hope to find their winning form and produce some substantial results. Going in the game, Melbourne Reds also lost against Western Force and New South Wales. Their coaching department and mentors wouldn’t be so pleased with Melbourne Reds’ poor form, which is likely to affect their upcoming matches in the 2022s season. Going in the game, Melbourne Reds have invested more than 20 weeks in preparation which is expected to produce a decent performance.

Key Players for Reds:

• Jock Campbell;
• James O’Connor;
• Alex Mafi;
• Liam Wright;
• Harry Wilson.

Rebels- Likely the Favorites of Winning the Game

In their head-to-head encounters of the last 5 games, Rebels have dominated the Reds with a decent margin. In their last meeting, Rebels defeated Reds with a margin of 30-24. That win was also a way back in 2019. Rebels would be welcoming the game against Reds, who haven’t been their top form for many years. Rebels haven’t also done considerably well in their last 5 games, losing against Crusaders, Chiefs, Hurricanes, and Blues. Their loss against Crusaders in 2021 won’t be affecting their upcoming game, which is with the least favorites of the season.

Key Players for Rebels:

• Joe Powell;
• Matt Philip;
• Samuel Wallis;
• Glen Vaihu;
• Michael Wells.

Expert Betting Tips

According to the match statistics and expert predictions for both underdogs, Rebels are likely to win the encounter against Reds, who are the least favorites. Rebels would be hoping against hope to be the favorites throughout the game, which can swing in anyone’s favor.