Sun Devils vs Bears: match preview on 4 October 2026

Devils lead the way

I see the Sun Devils taking the points. Their 70-7 victory over the Bears on 6 September revealed a gap in quality that the visitors have yet to close. The Devils have scored 114 goals in their last three outings while conceding 72.

Home form

The home side has mixed results recently but showed resilience. They lost 20-48 to the Aggies on 12 September before winning 24-17 over the Jayhawks at Wembley on 19 September. That home win proves they can secure results when the scoring is tight.

Bears dominate at home

The Bears have been dominant at home. They won four of their last five matches, including a 44-3 victory over the Panthers on 13 September. They have scored 163 goals in that run, averaging more than 32 per game. Their only defeat came 16-17 away to the Tigers on 5 September.

History favours hosts

The Devils hold the advantage from the previous meeting. The 70-7 scoreline on 6 September showed a significant gap. The Bears have not won a meeting since that day.

Conditions for upset

This prediction changes if the Bears find a way to control the tempo. They have conceded only 55 goals in five games. If they can keep the scoreline low, the Devils' tendency to concede 48 in a single game could become a weakness.