Western Force vs Fijian Drua Prediction: Dominant Force to extend their competitiveness

HBF Park will host the Super Rugby Pacific round six encounter between Western Force and Fijian Drua. The two teams are coming off a defeat and will hope to respond with a win. How will this contest unfold? Below, I provide full game previews and betting opportunities. 

Western Force

Western Force played Crusaders in their last league game and ended up on the losing end. In a 55-33 contest, this team lost by two points in the first half, which ended 20-18. However, a poor second-half performance saw them concede 35 points as they could only score 15. Ahead of this game, Western Force have lost three consecutive matches, the first two against Reds and Waratahs. Yet, it is important to note Western Force opened their season with consecutive victories over Moana Pasifika and Brumbies, ending 45-44 and 42-45. This season, Western Force have nine points, which saw them sit in 8th spot. 

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua were on the road against Brumbies the previous weekend, and they lost. In that contest, this team had a very poor start, which saw them concede 28 goals at the end of the first half. In the meantime, despite winning 7-14 in the second half, the scoreline had no effect on overturning their deficit. In the meantime, Fijian Drua have now failed to impress this season, having lost four times in five matches this season, as their only win came against a Chiefs side in a shocking performance. In other matches, Fijian Drua lost to Brumbies, Hurricanes, and Waratahs. 

Expert Betting Tips

These are two teams that have not really impressed this season and will have to be at their best. On the road, I feel Fijian Drua will face a very tough test despite facing a struggling side like theirs. However, Western Force have had more dominance in this fixture, and looking at the quality of the two teams heading into this game, I will lean on the home side. However, Fijian Drua have been exciting to watch offensively this season, and I will back them here to score many points. 

Our first option is handicap W1 (-2.5) with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 63.5 points with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is away team over 28.5 with odds at 1.86 on Betway