Super Rugby predictions Round 18

It’s the final countdown. Or the final round of Super Rugby fixtures. For a few teams, their quest for silverware will come to an end this weekend.

The 2019 Super Rugby season is heading for the knockout stages, just after we get through this weekend's fixtures.

From a South African perspective, there's still hope, despite the woeful season all teams had.

In the Australian conference, the Waratahs remain in with an outside chance, but the tussle for top spot is between the Brumbies and the Rebels.

The Crusaders look set to win the New Zealand conference, but you already knew that, didn't you? The Hurricanes are likely to be the other side to make it through.

Here's how the QFs shaped up before Round 18 kicked off.

Super Rugby 2019: Quarterfinal predictions

• Crusaders v Rebels
• Hurricanes v Bulls
• Jaguares v Stormers
• Brumbies v Lions

As is the case every week, R365 is here to help you make those Super Rugby predictions for the weekend ahead. We use an algorithm from one of New Zealand’s leading statisticians – but you use these predictions at your own risk.

As we’ve seen with this season’s fixtures, though, nothing is certain. The only thing you can expect for sure is the unexpected.

Here’s how things shape up for the weekend ahead. Don’t forget to check back for our Super Rugby previews and keep an eye on the Super Rugby results and Super Rugby log to see how the quarterfinals for this year are shaping up.

Super Rugby Predictions: Round 18

Highlanders v Waratahs

Prediction: Highlanders

Margin: Seven

Rebels v Chiefs

Prediction: Chiefs

Margin: Eight

Jaguares v Sunwolves

Prediction: Jaguares

Margin: 26

Hurricanes v Blues

Prediction: Hurricanes

Margin: 13

Brumbies v Reds

Prediction: Brumbies

Margin: Three

Stormers v Sharks

Prediction: Stormers

Margin: Three

Bulls v Lions

Prediction: Bulls

Margin: Two