Western Force vs Crusaders Prediction: Both teams are in poor form

HBF Park will be the venue for this week 9 Super Rugby Pacific game between Western Force and Crusaders. Off to this game, both teams are seated in the 12th and 11th spot in the standings, respectively. How will this game end?

Western Force were defeated by Blues in their last game, as they suffered a 50-3 loss on the road. However, Western Force have actually been poor looking at their overall season performance, as they have just one win in seven games this season, coming against Reds. In other encounters, Western Force lost to Hurricanes, Brumbies, Moana Pasifika, and Fijian Drua. In seven games this season, Western Force have just 5 points, scoring 137 goals while conceding as many as 248.

Crusaders will sure be disappointed with how things keep going from bad to worse for them this season. In seven games, Crusaders have just one win, coming against Chiefs, which is a 37-26 home win. The previous week, Crusaders played against Waratahs, and despite a 40-40 draw at full time, a 3-0 defeat after extra time handed them a defeat. In other games this season, Crusaders have also lost to Fijian Drua, Hurricanes, Blues, Waratahs, and Chiefs.

The two sides are less than impressive, and we have actually witnessed any kind of top play from them. While Crusaders come in as favorites, it is just still tough to confidently back them, as this side does not look like the team we saw in past years. Western Force, on the other hand, is the weakest side this season, and even at home, I do not see them hold their fellow struggling Crusaders.