Crusaders vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Tips, Preview and Odds

The Crusaders and Chiefs meet in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final. We have highlighted the best betting tips and odds for this contest.

Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Tips and Predictions

Here are our betting tips and predictions for this Grand Final clash as the Super Rugby Pacific season reaches its title-deciding fixture. These tips can offer help and guidance when looking for a value wager. We have assessed team strengths, likely lineups, player form, and head-to-head records to help inform your betting choices. Explore our best bets for this match below.

Second Half to Be Highest Scoring Half

Bet on the second half to feature more points than the first at 1.80 with bet365. Both teams have been renowned for stronger, more prolific second halves this season. This is more likely in a final, too, as they size each other up and take fewer risks in the first half. Expect plenty of running rugby, yes, but don’t be surprised by a fair bit of kicking as well. If you don’t fancy the second half at 1.80, opt for the first at 2.00.

$2.00 with bet365

Red Card in the Match

There have been four red cards in the 2025 edition of Super Rugby Pacific so far. Could we be in for a fifth in this final? With plenty on the line in the heat of battle, tempers will surely be tested. Nobody particularly enjoys a red card, as it can affect the standard of the rugby, but they make for interesting betting markets. Bet on this final to see at least one red card at 5.50 with Unibet. A yellow card, of which there have been many this season, is priced at 1.25.

$5.50 with Unibet

Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Odds

It always pays to shop around for the best match betting odds and that goes for the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final just as it does for any other matches. It is always worthwhile comparing prices with the best Super Rugby Pacific betting sites so you know your are getting the best value for your wager.

The bookies have found it difficult to separate the Crusaders and Chiefs for this match. You can bet on the Crusaders as marginal favourites at 1.96 with Unibet. However, if you think the Chiefs can lift the trophy this year, they are best priced at 1.95 with bet365.

Super Rugby Pacific

Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch

Crusaders

Home: 1.96

vs.

21/06/2025
17:05

Draw: 19.00

Chiefs

Away: 1.95

Bookmaker	Home	Draw	Away
bet365	1.90	19.00	1.95
Unibet	1.96	19.00	1.90
Palmerbet	1.90	19.00	1.90

Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Betting Preview

The Chiefs have won three of their last five Super Rugby Pacific fixtures against the Crusaders at Apollo Projects Stadium. But they have not won back-to-back matches against the Crusaders at this venue in nine years.

The Chiefs are going to be hard pressed against prolific title winners Crusaders, who have won a record 13 Super Rugby finals. The Chiefs have only won two final in six attempts. As much as they want to win, they also want to avoid a third straight final loss.

The Crusaders have won six of their last seven Super Rugby Pacific matches against New Zealand opponents. The only loss was, indeed, to the Chiefs. This is sure to be another entertaining derby between two of the country’s best domestic rugby union teams.

Keep an eye on the possession stats. This Super Rugby season, the Crusaders have scored 13 tries from possession that started with a turnover. That’s a significant number compared to other teams, including the Chiefs, who haven’t been good at capatalising on possession turnover.

It’s not all about attack. Don’t forget about defence. The Crusaders’ Jamie Hannah and George Bell have completed 23 tackles each for every 80 minutes played this Super Rugby season. Quinten Strange (22) and Tom Christie (21) have been right up there, too.

Team News

This will be James O’Connor’s final match for the Crusaders – and he’ll want to put in a fitting swansong performance for the franchise.

Sevu Reece is going to be key for the Crusaders. He has made 26 offloads this Super Rugby Pacific season – the most by any player.

Anticipate another big performance from the Chiefs’ Damian McKenzie, who has scored 207 points from 13 matches in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Predicted Line-ups

Crusaders: George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (captain), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan.

Replacements: George Bell, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Cullen Grace, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod.

Chiefs: Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (captain), Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.

Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Jimmy Tupou, Kalyum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Gideon Wrampling.

Betting Statistics

These important numbers could help your betting on Crusaders vs Chiefs ahead of this Grand Final clash. At AussieBet, our experienced team of betting experts aim to give you great insight as often as possible. Use this valuable information.

Crusaders and Chiefs each won 11 and lost three matches during the Super Rugby Pacific regular season
The Crusaders and Chiefs met in the 2023 final, too; Crusaders won 25-20
Chiefs were also in the 2024 final – and lost to the Blues 41-10

Where to Bet on Crusaders vs Chiefs

We have listed some of the best betting sites for betting on Crusaders vs Chiefs in the 2025 Supe Rugby Pacific Grand Final. A particularly good option is bet365 – they have a wide range of markets, competitive odds, a great app and live streaming service. But you are not limited to just them. You can also use other bookies in this top five list, too. Each has good value odds to consider and a host of added features.