Blues vs Highlanders Prediction: Blues to keep their win run intact

Eden Park will host this round 13 Super Rugby Pacific action between Blues and Highlanders. Both teams are on a run of wins, but the hosts are favorites. How will this encounter end?

Blues will come into this game hoping to keep their run of victories here following a top performance against Hurricanes last weekend. In that run of games, Blues defeated Waratahs, Crusaders, Moana Pasifika, Western Force, Brumbies, Reds, and Rebels. This season, the Blues have accumulated 45 points from 11 matches, putting them at the top of the standings. 

Highlanders are coming off a third straight win; this time, they defeated Crusaders. However, their first two games were wins over Western Force and Moana Pasifika in games that ended 7-6 and 1 7-28, respectively. However, the Highlanders played as many as five games prior to those wins. The visitors have 23 points this season from 11 matches, positioning them 7th in the standings. 

Blues should get the job done and keep their runs intact. Highlanders have had ups and downs this season and can not be trusted. However, the Blues have consistently played at the top level, and their position atop the standings is a testament to this. Therefore, this game should be one-sided, and the hosts have my backing.