Auckland vs Hawke's Bay

Bunnings NPC· 3
Auckland
3144Full-time
Hawke's Bay
LLLLPoints 264-367
LWWWPoints 360-240
Home9W 0D 11L(565-613)
Away12W 0D 8L(546-549)
Today
Kickoff
In Progress
Full-time

Score by half

Team1H2HFinal
Auckland
31
Hawke's Bay
44

AI match analysis

Auckland win
27%
Draw
8%
Hawke's Bay win
65%

Predicted score: 24-36

Data suggests that Auckland is struggling, with a recent form that includes four losses in their last five games, while Hawke's Bay demonstrates stronger performance with four wins in the same period. Historically, Hawke's Bay has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, winning two out of the last three meetings. Therefore, the numbers favor an away victory in this matchup.

  • Auckland has lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
  • Hawke's Bay has won 4 of their last 5 matches, including a recent victory over Auckland.
  • In their last 3 meetings, Hawke's Bay has won 2 matches against Auckland.
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
78/100

Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.

AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.

Why AI favors Hawke's Bay

  • Tighter defenseHawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay are conceding just 24 points per game over their recent matches.

    24/game conceded
  • Poor recent formAuckland

    Auckland have lost 5 of their last 5 matches.

    0W 0D 5L
  • Good recent formHawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

    4W 0D 1L
  • Historical edgeHawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two teams.

    2/3 H2H wins

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

How did our prediction do?

✓ Correct pickExact score missed

We picked Hawke's Bay at 65% — final result was Hawke's Bay win, Auckland 31-44 Hawke's Bay.

Predicted score was 24-36.

This was a high confidence pick (78/100) — and it paid off.

Match trends

  • Auckland have averaged 26.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Hawke's Bay have averaged 36 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Auckland are unbeaten in 1 of the last 3 meetings with Hawke's Bay.
Odds not available for this match yet.

Head-to-head

Last 3 meetings

1Auckland wins
0Draws
2Hawke's Bay wins
104-103Points
Standings not available yet.

More Bunnings NPC predictions

Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Auckland vs Hawke's Bay?+

Our AI model favors Hawke's Bay to win, with a 65% probability (Auckland 27%).

What time does Auckland vs Hawke's Bay kick off?+

Kickoff is at Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 AM (your local time, based on your device).

What was the score by half in Auckland vs Hawke's Bay?+

Auckland: . Hawke's Bay: . Final: 31-44.