Brumbies vs Hurricanes Prediction: League leaders to extend their run

Super Rugby Pacific action between the Brumbies and Hurricanes will take place at the GIO Stadium. Off to this one, the last time these two teams met, Brumbies were victorious at this venue. Can Hurricanes turn the tables in this encounter?

The Brumbies suffered a big loss to Blues last weekend, as the hosts was defeated 46-7. In the meantime, Brumbies are now 6-2 this season, with one other defeat coming against Chiefs in week 2 of the season. However, Brumbies were able to defeat the likes of Western Force, Highlanders, Moana Pasifika, Reds and Waratahs this season. In the league standings, Brumbies have now accumulated a huge 27 points, positioning them third.

Hurricanes are in fine form, and they will enter this week 10 encounter with confidence. Having secured 37 points from their first 8 matches of the season, Hurricanes will look to continue their top level performance as they take on another tough side that have dominated them in recent years. In their last league game, Hurricanes played Fijuan Drua and they came out on top in a 15-38 encounter. The hosts have previously also defeated the likes of Chiefs, Highlanders, Rebels and Crusaders in their prior encounters and they will look to keep that momentum.

The Hurricanes are yet to suffer a defeat this season, and it will always be tough to bet against this outstanding side. Brumbies were poor last weekend and will look to make up for that less-than-stellar play. The visitors are favorites here, but the hosts have been excellent, too. Looking at how things have ended for both teams in the past, all indications point out this game will be a close one, and we can trust the Hurricanes to cover the - handicap win in what should be a high-scoring encounter.