Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika predictions, Apr 25, 2026

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As the Highlanders prepare to host Moana Pasifika in their upcoming Super Rugby clash on April 25, 2026, both teams carry contrasting recent performances. The Highlanders, despite winning only 1 of their last 5 matches, will be banking on home advantage to galvanize their efforts. Historically strong at home, they will aim to leverage their tactical strengths, particularly in set pieces and defensive organization.

On the other hand, Moana Pasifika has struggled significantly, entering this match winless in their last 5 outings. This lack of form has exposed weaknesses in their execution and discipline, making it challenging for them to convert chances into points. Their attacking strategy will need to improve dramatically to compete effectively against a Highlanders side that, while inconsistent, has moments of brilliance.

The bookmakers have made Highlanders the clear favorites with odds of 1.18 compared to Moana Pasifika’s 4.92. A predicted final score of 43:26 reflects this disparity, yet in rugby, results can be unpredictable. With the Highlanders looking to consolidate their home turf advantage, and Moana Pasifika seeking to turn their fortunes around, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter worth watching.

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Highlanders 78.7%

Draw 2.4%

Moana Pasifika 18.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 43:26

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.18	38	4.92

Latest Results

17.04.26 Blues Rugby – Highlanders Rugby – 47:40 10.04.26 Highlanders Rugby – Brumbies Rugby – 10:14 27.03.26 Moana Pasifika – Highlanders Rugby – 19:39 20.03.26 Highlanders Rugby – Hurricanes Rugby – 7:50 14.03.26 Crusaders Rugby – Highlanders Rugby – 29:18

17.04.26 Waratahs Rugby – Moana Pasifika – 29:14 10.04.26 Moana Pasifika – Chiefs Rugby – 17:62 27.03.26 Moana Pasifika – Highlanders Rugby – 19:39 21.03.26 Moana Pasifika – Crusaders Rugby – 21:50 14.03.26 Blues Rugby – Moana Pasifika – 43:7

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 11 and 7).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Highlanders won 4.

Highlanders is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Moana Pasifika has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

In this match, Highlanders is the obvious favorite.

In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Highlanders won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 244:154. (average 34.9:22).

Including home matches between the teams, Highlanders won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 101:72. (average 33.7:24).

Latest Head To Head

27.03.26 Moana Pasifika – Highlanders Rugby – 19:39 03.05.25 Highlanders Rugby – Moana Pasifika – 29:34 28.02.25 Moana Pasifika – Highlanders Rugby – 29:31 03.05.24 Moana Pasifika – Highlanders Rugby – 17:28 24.02.24 Highlanders Rugby – Moana Pasifika – 35:21

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

Quarter-finals

1	Crusaders (2)	Reds (5)	32 : 12
2	Chiefs (1)	Blues (6)	19 : 20
3	Chiefs (1)	Bye
4	Brumbies (3)	Hurricanes (4)	35 : 28

Semi-finals

1	Crusaders (2)	Blues (6)	21 : 14
2	Chiefs (1)	Brumbies (3)	37 : 17

Final

1

Crusaders (2)

Chiefs (1)

16 : 12

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