The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Otago at 1.42 — an implied 65% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Otago: opened 1.40, closed 1.42 (65%)
• Draw: opened 22.00, closed 27.00 (3%)
• Waikato: opened 3.15, closed 2.95 (31%)

Half-time: Otago 26 - 28 Waikato.

Otago — recent form

• 2026-08-23Otago 61-22 Wellington
• 2026-08-15Manawatu 27-29 Otago