Otago vs Waikato

Bunnings NPC· 5
WLWWPoints 390-258
WLLWPoints 264-283
Home14W 0D 6L(616-505)
Away8W 0D 12L(509-573)
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Kickoff: Aug 29, 2026, 5:05 PM (stadium time)

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AI match analysis

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Otago win
75%
Draw
10%
Waikato win
15%

Predicted score: 38-24

Data suggests that Otago enters this match with robust home performance, winning 70% of their games and averaging 39 points scored in their last 10. Waikato's away record of 40% indicates struggles on the road, notably losing to Otago previously. The past head-to-head results indicate close contests, but Otago's current form appears to give them a significant advantage.

  • Otago has a strong home win rate of 70% this season.
  • Otago scored an average of 39 points in their last 10 matches.
  • Waikato has only a 40% away win rate this season.
  • In their last encounter, Otago narrowly defeated Waikato 44-41 at home.
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
80/100

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

  • Sharper attackOtago

    Otago are averaging 39 points scored per game over their recent matches.

    39/game
  • Good recent formOtago

    Otago have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

    4W 0D 1L
  • Poor recent formWaikato

    Waikato have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.

    2W 0D 3L
  • Strong home recordOtago

    Otago have won 14 of their last 20 home matches.

    14/20 home wins

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

Match trends

  • Otago have averaged 39 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Waikato have averaged 26.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Otago are unbeaten in 2 of the last 4 meetings with Waikato.
Odds not available for this match yet.

Head-to-head

Last 4 meetings

2Otago wins
0Draws
2Waikato wins
103-135Points
Standings not available yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Otago vs Waikato?+

Our AI model favors Otago to win, with a 75% probability (Waikato 15%).

What time does Otago vs Waikato kick off?+

Kickoff is at Aug 29, 2026, 5:05 AM (your local time, based on your device).