Highlanders vs. Brumbies Predictions - Super Rugby Week 9 2026

We have Highlanders vs. Brumbies predictions for Super Rugby Week 9 on Friday, April 10 at 5:05pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

A close game is expected to open the round, where the Highlanders seek a home upset.

Best Bet

Highlanders @ $2.05

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The Highlanders have been a touch unlucky not to be higher on the Super Rugby ladder, but it’s nothing a strong finish won’t fix.

They come off a 39-19 win over Moana Pasifika, which was an easy victory, and we favour them to hand the Brumbies another loss after they were beaten by the Waratahs 30-28 at home. That wasn’t a good game for the Brumbies, especially on defence.

If the Highlanders attack is somewhere near its best, they could run up a big score on the visitors. Playing under the roof should help with that, and we think they’re being disrespected in betting markets at $2.05.

We priced the Highlanders at $1.80 to win with home field advantage, and the Brumbies have been too inconsistent for our liking.

Same Game Multi

Highlanders, Caleb Tangitau Anytime Try Scorer, Jona Nareki Anytime Try Scorer, Under 56.5 Points @ $8.50

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Caleb Tangitau and Jona Nareki are good try-scoring chances this week, and we’re including them in our Super Rugby same game multis.

Tangitau scored a double in his last game, making it two doubles this season. He’s the Highlanders’ best scoring chance, and the $1.85 odds are worth including in multis.

Nareki pays better odds of $1.91 after scoring against Moana Pasifika, which ended a try-less drought. We expect him to kick on with it now and add to the Highlanders’ try-scoring list.

Under 56.5 points is a good multi addition, as our final score prediction has the Highlanders winning 27-17.

Best Value Bet

Highlanders 1-12 @ $3.25

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There is good value in backing the Highlanders this week, but it would be a big effort to win by more than 12 points, which is why we’re taking the 1-12 line.

The Highlanders tend to play their best rugby at home, and with the Brumbies confidence taking a dive following a loss to the Waratahs, now is the time to strike if the Highlanders want to make a run for the playoffs.

The $3.25 odds to win 1-12 is a good price from bookmakers.

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