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Dictators v Devils — Pre-Match
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ULTIMATE TEAM · Round 17
Dictators v Devils
Pre-Match Preview
· Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
· Cloudy
HOME · 6TH
Pyongyang Dictators
AWAY · 7TH
Tauranga Devils
The Verdict
Dictators to win comfortably — home advantage, the better scoring record makes them the clear favourites.
Dictators
Dictators are a well-rounded side who change their attack based on the opposition.
Their boot work has been tactical and varied. No single pattern to predict.
Edge over the opponent: outscoring opponents comfortably.
3 players showing fatigue (fitness below 60) — could be rested or underperform.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Devils
Devils keep opponents guessing with a varied approach. There's no single way to shut them down.
Analysis of recent games shows a preference for the left edge — something the opposition coaches will have noticed.
High kicks and bombs have been their go-to. The back three will earn their money.
Cause for concern: struggling to put points on the board.
1 player showing fatigue (fitness below 60) — could be rested or underperform.
Neither side has an obvious style to exploit. This will come down to execution on the day rather than tactics.
The marquee matchup: Stacey Jones at Halfback against Ricky Stuart at Halfback. Whoever dominates their position could decide the contest.
Dictators' Prop depth has been a concern all season. Expect Devils to target that channel.
Devils' Five-eighth depth has been a concern all season. Expect Dictators to target that channel.
Devils' goal kicker is in outstanding form (90%). That 2-point difference adds up over 80 minutes.
Dictators desperately need a win to stop the rot. Expect them to come out fired up.
Dictators: Full squad available
Devils: Full squad available
Dictators lead the season series 1-0 from 1 meeting. They'll be confident of maintaining that record at home.