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Otago vs North Harbour Tips - Otago to continue charge with another NPC victory

ralph-staniforth
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Last updated: Fri 26 Sep 2025 12:50

Otago face North Harbour in the NPC with both teams sitting on opposite ends of the table. Otago have been impressive, sitting second with six wins in eight games, while North Harbour are winless after eight rounds but have recently kept matches close, covering the +14.5 handicap in the last three games. Otago are motivated to maintain their top-two position with two rounds left. The action points: Otago expected to win, but North Harbour could keep the match within 14.5 points.

Ralph Staniforth 26 Sep 2025
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  • Otago have won 6 of their last 8 matches
  • North Harbour have lost all 8 matches but covered +14.5 handicap in last 3
  • Otago expected to win, but North Harbour likely to keep it within 14.5 points
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Otago vs North Harbour
North Harbour have covered the +14.5 handicap in their last 3 matches. (Getty Images)

Otago vs North Harbour Tips


North Harbour have not won this season but have been competitive in the last three losses. Otago still have sights set on top spot but a 14.5 handicap might be beyond them.

  • Otago have won 6 of their last 8 matches.
  • North Harbour have lost their last 8 matches.
  • North Harbour have covered the +14.5 handicap in their last 3 matches.

Head to Head


North Harbour have won three of their last five games against Otago.

Otago Form


Otago are flying high at the moment in the NPC. They are second on the table with 31 points, four points behind Canterbury. After six wins in eight matches, the Dunedin-bases side will start fancying their chances this season.

Just two rounds remain before the knockouts and while overtaking Canterbury may be a tough ask, Otago need to keep winning to remain second. With four wins in their last five, Otago are in fine form.

Last weekend, Otago won 38-36 in a cracking contest at Canterbury. It was also Canterbury’s first defeat of the season.

North Harbour Form


North Harbour are bottom of the NPC table after eight matches. They have lost all eight and only have five points to show for their efforts.

There is nothing other than pride to play for in the final two weeks of action. While getting off the mark in the win column will be some sort of positive, performances this season have hardly inspired confidence.

That said, over the last three rounds, North Harbour have challenged and been rather unfortunate to lose all. They went down 22-19 at Counties Manukau before losing 29-28 at Waikato. Last weekend, North Harbour lost 22-21 at home to Northland.

Verdict

North Harbour can get within 14.5 points of Otago.

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