Taranaki vs Canterbury — Bunnings NPC

Bunnings NPC· 5

Taranaki

40–26Full-time

Canterbury

WLLLLWPoints 253-293

WLWWLLPoints 293-262

Home15W 0D 5L(567-439)

Away10W 1D 9L(587-489)

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Kickoff

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Score by half

Team	1H	2H	Final
Taranaki	—	—	40
Canterbury	—	—	26

AI match analysis

Taranaki win

22%

Draw

16%

Canterbury win

62%

Predicted score: 20-32

Statistical analysis suggests that Canterbury comes into this match with a stronger form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches and averaging over 32 points in recent games. In contrast, Taranaki is struggling, with 4 consecutive losses and a high average of 29 points conceded per game. The historical head-to-head record also leans in favor of Canterbury, indicating a likely strong performance.

Canterbury has won 4 of their last 5 matches
Taranaki has lost their last 4 matches
Canterbury scored an average of 32.1 points in their last 10 matches
Last 4 head-to-head encounters favor Canterbury with 3 wins

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.

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

Why AI favors Canterbury

Tighter defenseCanterbury
Canterbury are conceding just 26.2 points per game over their recent matches.
26.2/game conceded
Poor recent formTaranaki
Taranaki have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L
Good recent formCanterbury
Canterbury have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 0D 2L

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

How did our prediction do?

✗ Missed pickExact score missed

We picked Canterbury at 62% — final result was Taranaki win, Taranaki 40-26 Canterbury.

Predicted score was 20-32.

This was a high confidence pick (80/100) that didn't come through — a reminder that no forecast is guaranteed.

Match trends

Taranaki have averaged 25.3 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Canterbury have averaged 29.3 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Taranaki are unbeaten in 2 of the last 4 meetings with Canterbury.

Odds not available for this match yet.