Manawatu vs Otago
Score by half
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Manawatu | — | — | 27 |
 Otago | — | — | 29 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 24-36
Data suggests Otago is in strong form, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Manawatu has struggled, recording 4 losses in their recent outings. Historically, Otago has also been dominant in their head-to-head matchups against Manawatu, winning 3 out of the last 4 encounters. Given these trends, Otago appears well-positioned to win this matchup.
- Otago has won 4 of their last 5 matches
- Manawatu has lost 4 of their last 5 matches
- Historically, Otago has the upper hand in recent meetings with 3 wins in the last 4 encounters.
- Manawatu averages 24.7 points scored but concedes 40.3 points per game.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Otago
- Tighter defenseOtago
Otago are conceding just 28.6 points per game over their recent matches.
28.6/game conceded - Poor recent formManawatu
Manawatu have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Good recent formOtago
Otago have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
4W 0D 1L - Historical edgeOtago
Otago have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two teams.
3/4 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Otago at 70% — final result was Otago win, Manawatu 27-29 Otago.
Predicted score was 24-36.
This was a high confidence pick (80/100) — and it paid off.
Match trends
- Manawatu have averaged 25.7 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Otago have averaged 40.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Manawatu are unbeaten in 1 of the last 4 meetings with Otago.
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Manawatu vs Otago?+
Our AI model favors Otago to win, with a 70% probability (Manawatu 20%).
What time does Manawatu vs Otago kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 15, 2026, 7:10 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the score by half in Manawatu vs Otago?+
Manawatu: . Otago: . Final: 27-29.