Western Force vs Crusaders – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

18/04/2026 at 07:55 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Super Rugby - Round 10
  • Referee: Keane R. (Aus)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Chances of winning


Western Force
39.1%
Draw
4.2%
Crusaders
56.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
25.4% 4.4% 70.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

24.8% 4.3% 71.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Western Force has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+13.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Western Force's performance.
  • Crusaders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-13.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Crusaders might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Western Force than the current prediction. (-14.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Western Force that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Crusaders than the current prediction. (+15%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Crusaders could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Western Force - Crusaders Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.32
    (3.62)
    22.33
    (20.75)
    1.65
    (1.31)
    8.1%
    (8.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 59.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-4)
    Preview Facts
    • Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 9 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Western Force won 1.
    • Western Force has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Crusaders has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Crusaders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Western Force has had a series of away games.
    • Crusaders is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Western Force won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 178:309. (average 17.8:30.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Western Force won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 87:102. (average 21.8:25.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Western Force - Crusaders were as follows:
    14.03.2025 Crusaders - Western Force 55:33
    20.04.2024 Western Force - Crusaders 37:15
    06.05.2023 Crusaders - Western Force 48:13
    Latest results of Western Force
    11.04.2026 Fijian Drua - Western Force 24:22
    04.04.2026 Reds - Western Force 19:42
    28.03.2026 Western Force - Chiefs 14:24
    13.03.2026 Hurricanes - Western Force 31:23
    06.03.2026 Highlanders - Western Force 39:31
    Latest results of Crusaders
    11.04.2026 Reds - Crusaders 31:26
    03.04.2026 Crusaders - Fijian Drua 69:26
    21.03.2026 Moana Pasifika - Crusaders 21:50
    14.03.2026 Crusaders - Highlanders 29:18
    07.03.2026 Blues - Crusaders 29:13
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Reds (5)32 : 12
    2Chiefs (1)Blues (6)19 : 20
    3Chiefs (1)Bye
    4Brumbies (3)Hurricanes (4)35 : 28

    Semi-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Blues (6)21 : 14
    2Chiefs (1)Brumbies (3)37 : 17

    Final
    1Crusaders (2)Chiefs (1)16 : 12