Reds v Blues: Super Rugby Friday Preview

Losing their last four games against the Blues, the Reds will be going all out to end that winless run when they host the Auckland outfit on Friday at Suncorp Stadium.

The Blues have not reached the same heights as last season, losing six of their opening nine games of the 2025 campaign, which has left them down in eighth place on the ladder ahead of their trip to Brisbane.

Currently occupying fourth place, the Reds will be hoping they can add to the Blues’ woes on the road and secure a long-awaited win over the Auckland side at Suncorp Stadium this week.

Reds v Blues betting preview

Reds fresh for Blues battle

Having had a bye week for Round 10, the Reds have had a much-needed rest and a good amount of time to prepare for Friday’s showdown with the Blues.

Losing 39-26 in Brisbane in their last outing against the Brumbies, head coach Les Kiss and his side will have been working on what went wrong in that game against Stephen Larkham’s men.

Friday offers an opportunity to get one over on the Blues, who have scored 40 or more points in their last three wins over the Reds.

The Queenslanders are 1.83 to get their revenge on Friday, while a tie on the night is currently available at 1.83.

Blues hit the road again

Losing 25-22 at the Crusaders last time out, the Blues are back on the road again in Round 11 with this trip across The Tasman.

The Blues have won 13 of their last 14 Super Rugby Pacific matches on Australian soil, including their last six in a row, so they should feel confident they can leave Brisbane with a much-needed victory this week.

Vern Cotter’s side are the slight underdogs going into this one, despite their impressive recent record against the Reds.

The Blues are 2.05 for the win on Friday, while the visitors are 1.91 with a +1.5 handicap in what is expected to be a tight contest at Suncorp Stadium.

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Reds v Blues odds

Reds - 1.83
Tie - 19.00
Blues - 2.05

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