Chiefs vs Blues Tips - Chiefs backed to secure narrow win in Super Rugby playoffs

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: Wed 04 Jun 2025 22:40

Ralph Staniforth 04 Jun 2025

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Chiefs won their last 7 home matches
Blues secured a playoff spot with a strong victory
Expect Chiefs to win but by less than 8.5 points

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Chiefs have won their last 2 matches against the Blues.(Getty Images)

Chiefs vs Blues Tips

The Chiefs have been dominant at home this season but when they met the Blues in Hamilton, they could only manage a one-point win. I am backing the Chiefs to win but by less than 8.5 points.

Chiefs vs Blues Tips
Head to Head
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Chiefs have won their last 7 home matches.
Chiefs have won 11 of their last 14 matches.
Chiefs have won their last 2 matches against the Blues.
Blues have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
Blues lost their last match away to the Chiefs by 1 point.

Head to Head

The Blues have won nine of their last 13 matches agianst the Chiefs. The last two went in the Chiefs favour.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs topped the Super Rugby table this season, winning 11 of their 14 matches, losing just three. They ended on 51 points, two clear of the Crusaders thanks to their bonus point count.

All three of the Chiefs defeats in 2025 have come away from home which will give them a lot of confidence heading into the playoffs. Last week, the Chiefs thrashed the Highlanders 41-24 away from home in their final round robin fixture.

The Chiefs last defeat came against the Hurricanes on 3 May. Since then, they have won three in a row against the Crusaders, Moana and Highlanders. All three victories were comfortable, including a 78-point win over Moana.

Blues Form

The Blues just managed to sneak into the final playoff spot with a victory in the final round. They have not put up the best defence of their title this season, however, they are in the playoffs now and remain a dangerous side.

The Auckland outfit won three of their last four matches which allowed them to get into sixth. They beat the Western Force 40-19 at home, Fijian Drua 34-6 away before losing 27-21 to Moana.

Last week the Blues were clinical against the Waratahs, a rival team for the playoffs. The Blues cruised to a 46-6 victory.